2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 3 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Porsche Boxster. (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2005 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina Roadster | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Alpina | Porsche |
Model | Roadster | Boxster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |