2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Nissan Altima
To start off, 2010 Nissan Altima is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Alpina B5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Alpina B5 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 335 more horse power than 2010 Nissan Altima. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Nissan Altima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 146 kg more than 2010 Nissan Altima. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Nissan Altima, 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 481 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Altima. (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2010 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | B5 | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1574 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
