2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2008 Buick LaCrosse
To start off, both 2008 Alpina B5 and 2008 Buick LaCrosse were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,667 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Buick LaCrosse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (300 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Buick LaCrosse weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
Because 2008 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Buick LaCrosse, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Buick LaCrosse. (438 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Buick LaCrosse.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2008 Buick LaCrosse | |
Make | Alpina | Buick |
Model | B5 | LaCrosse |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5667 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 438 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1858 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |