2007 Alpina B5 vs. 2002 Ferrari Rossa
To start off, 2007 Alpina B5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ferrari Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ferrari Rossa would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (485 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2002 Ferrari Rossa.
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, 2007 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari Rossa. 2007 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2002 Ferrari Rossa has manual transmission. 2002 Ferrari Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina B5 | 2002 Ferrari Rossa | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | B5 | Rossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |
