2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Infiniti G25
To start off, 2012 Infiniti G25 is newer by 4 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2012 Infiniti G25. (218 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Infiniti G25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Alpina B5 weights approximately 193 kg more than 2012 Infiniti G25. 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 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Infiniti G25. (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Infiniti G25.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Alpina B5 | 2012 Infiniti G25 | |
Make | Alpina | Infiniti |
Model | B5 | G25 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 254 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1617 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4773 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1773 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |