2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Alpina Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Alpina Roadster 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 160 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 58 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 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina Roadster | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Alpina | Nissan |
Model | Roadster | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |