2004 Alpina Roadster vs. 2009 BMW 630
To start off, 2009 BMW 630 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Alpina Roadster would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 BMW 630. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 630 weights approximately 198 kg more than 2004 Alpina Roadster.
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, 2004 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 630. (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 630. 2009 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 2004 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2004 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Alpina Roadster | 2009 BMW 630 | |
Make | Alpina | BMW |
Model | Roadster | 630 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6700 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |