2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pininfarina Rossa would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Pininfarina Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP) has 8 more horse power than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. (485 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2000 Pininfarina 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. (570 Nm). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Pininfarina Rossa. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Pininfarina Rossa has manual transmission. 2000 Pininfarina Rossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2000 Pininfarina Rossa | |
| Make | Alpina | Pininfarina |
| Model | B5 | Rossa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
