2008 Alpina B5 vs. 2013 Hyundai Genesis
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Genesis is newer by 5 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Genesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. (423 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Genesis weights approximately 119 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, 2008 Alpina B5 (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Genesis. (510 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Genesis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Alpina B5 | 2013 Hyundai Genesis | |
| Make | Alpina | Hyundai |
| Model | B5 | Genesis |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.5 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1839 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4986 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2935 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 77 L |
