2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2010 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2010 Subaru Forester 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 323 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Forester. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 196 kg more than 2010 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Alpina B5. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Forester. (230 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2010 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Alpina | Subaru |
| Model | B5 | Forester |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
