2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 410 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 1976 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Alpina | Oldsmobile |
Model | D3 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2007 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 85.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3230 mm |