2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2012 Tata Indica
To start off, 2012 Tata Indica 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 423 more horse power than 2012 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Indica.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Indica. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Indica. 2008 Alpina B5 has automatic transmission and 2012 Tata Indica has manual transmission. 2012 Tata Indica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Alpina B5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2012 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Alpina | Tata |
| Model | B5 | Indica |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
