2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe
To start off, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe 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 6,700 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. (453 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe weights approximately 860 kg more than 2008 Alpina B5.
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, 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe (719 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Alpina B5. (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Alpina B5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2010 Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe | |
| Make | Alpina | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | B5 | Phantom Drophead Coupe |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 453 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 719 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 2670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5608 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1986 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
