2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2005 Morgan Roadster
To start off, 2008 Alpina B5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Morgan Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Morgan Roadster would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (224 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2005 Morgan Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 870 kg more than 2005 Morgan Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Morgan Roadster. (285 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Morgan Roadster. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2005 Morgan Roadster has manual transmission. 2005 Morgan Roadster 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 | 2005 Morgan Roadster | |
| Make | Alpina | Morgan |
| Model | B5 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2500 mm |
