2008 Alpina B5 vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Porsche 944. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Porsche 944 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1988 Porsche 944. (162 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 1988 Porsche 944.
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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Porsche 944. (225 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Alpina | Porsche |
| Model | B5 | 944 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 104 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2390 mm |
