1979 Buick Electra vs. 2007 Alpina D3
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Electra would be higher. At 5,736 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1979 Buick Electra. (104 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Electra weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Alpina D3.
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, 2007 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Electra. (274 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Electra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Electra | 2007 Alpina D3 | |
| Make | Buick | Alpina |
| Model | Electra | D3 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 3346 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 274 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1825 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
