2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2001 Jaguar R Coupe
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Jaguar R Coupe would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Alpina B5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Alpina B5 (493 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. (390 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar R Coupe weights approximately 15 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Alpina B5 (700 Nm) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe. (525 Nm). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Jaguar R Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina B5 | 2001 Jaguar R Coupe | |
Make | Alpina | Jaguar |
Model | B5 | R Coupe |
Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 390 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 525 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2900 mm |