2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 1996 BMW 528
To start off, 2005 Alpina Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 BMW 528 would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alpina Roadster (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina Roadster | 1996 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Alpina | BMW |
| Model | Roadster | 528 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
