2002 BMW 740 vs. 2011 Alpina D3
To start off, 2011 Alpina D3 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 BMW 740. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 BMW 740 would be higher. At 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW 740 (254 HP) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Alpina D3. (211 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 2011 Alpina D3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 740 weights approximately 456 kg more than 2011 Alpina D3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 BMW 740 (600 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Alpina D3. (450 Nm). This means 2002 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 BMW 740 | 2011 Alpina D3 | |
| Make | BMW | Alpina |
| Model | 740 | D3 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 211 HP |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2016 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2730 mm |
