2009 Alpina Roadster vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2009 Alpina Roadster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Alpina Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Alpina Roadster weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Toyota Condor.
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 Roadster (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Alpina Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Alpina Roadster | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | Roadster | Condor |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1812 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |