2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona 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 204 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. 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 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1980 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2007 Alpina D3 has manual transmission. 2007 Alpina D3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Alpina | Toyota |
| Model | D3 | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1165 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |
