2005 Alpina Roadster vs. 2009 Maybach Landaulet
To start off, 2009 Maybach Landaulet 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Maybach Landaulet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Maybach Landaulet should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Maybach Landaulet (999 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 637 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina Roadster. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Maybach Landaulet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina Roadster. 2009 Maybach Landaulet 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 Maybach Landaulet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alpina Roadster | 2009 Maybach Landaulet | |
| Make | Alpina | Maybach |
| Model | Roadster | Landaulet |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 999 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 6165 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1981 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1575 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3828 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 110 L |
