2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1966 Riley 4
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Riley 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Riley 4 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP) has 234 more horse power than 1966 Riley 4. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Riley 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1966 Riley 4. 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, 2007 Alpina D3 (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Riley 4. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Riley 4.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 1966 Riley 4 | |
Make | Alpina | Riley |
Model | D3 | 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 1622 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 362 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 88.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |