2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2005 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2005 Alpina Roadster and 2005 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 76 more horse power than 2005 Lexus SC. (225 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Lexus SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 151 kg more than 2005 Lexus SC. 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, 2005 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina Roadster | 2005 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Alpina | Lexus |
| Model | Roadster | SC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |
