2009 Alpina B5 vs. 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante
To start off, 2009 Alpina B5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante 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 291 more horse power than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (202 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Alpina B5 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina B5 weights approximately 160 kg more than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Alpina B5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Alpina B5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 4250 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante. (313 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina B5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Alpina B5 | 2003 Mitsubishi Diamante | |
| Make | Alpina | Mitsubishi |
| Model | B5 | Diamante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2730 mm |
