2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 4 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 660 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina Roadster. 2009 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2005 Alpina Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Alpina Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina Roadster | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Alpina | Ford |
| Model | Roadster | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1626 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 127 L |
