2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1997 Alpina B 10
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Alpina B 10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Alpina B 10 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1997 Alpina B 10. (340 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1997 Alpina B 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 885 kg more than 1997 Alpina B 10. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Alpina B 10. (471 Nm). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Alpina B 10. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1997 Alpina B 10 has manual transmission. 1997 Alpina B 10 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1997 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Bentley | Alpina |
Model | Continental Flying Spur | B 10 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1997 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 4619 cc |
Engine Type | W | V |
Horse Power | 602 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 750 Nm | 471 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3080 mm |