2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2005 Alpina Roadster and 2005 Toyota Celica 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 161 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (140 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 526 kg more than 2005 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Alpina Roadster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Alpina Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (170 Nm). This means 2005 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina Roadster | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | Roadster | Celica |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1785 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
