2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, both 2005 Alpina Roadster and 2005 Dodge Ram were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Ram (346 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 953 kg more than 2005 Alpina Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Ram (509 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina Roadster | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Alpina | Dodge |
| Model | Roadster | Ram |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 346 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 2579 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 129 L |
