2006 Alpina Roadster vs. 2006 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, both 2006 Alpina Roadster and 2006 Nissan Hardbody were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Alpina Roadster (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Alpina Roadster should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
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, 2006 Alpina Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Hardbody. (174 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Alpina Roadster | 2006 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | Roadster | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.7 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |
