2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1967 Innocenti A 40
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Innocenti A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Innocenti A 40 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 258 more horse power than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (43 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Innocenti A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1967 Innocenti A 40. 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 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Innocenti A 40. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Innocenti A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 1967 Innocenti A 40 | |
| Make | Alpina | Innocenti |
| Model | D3 | A 40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
