2009 Alpina B5 vs. 1999 Bentley Continental
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Bentley Continental. (422 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1999 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 Alpina B5.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B5 | 1999 Bentley Continental | |
Make | Alpina | Bentley |
Model | B5 | Continental |
Year Released | 2009 | 1999 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4397 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 422 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 875 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 99.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2970 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |