2005 Honda NSX vs. 2007 Alpina D3
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,346 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2005 Honda NSX. (241 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 80 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda NSX. (285 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda NSX | 2007 Alpina D3 | |
Make | Honda | Alpina |
Model | NSX | D3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 3346 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 241 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 260 km/hour | 271 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |