2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1981 Buick Electra
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Buick Electra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Buick Electra would be higher. At 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1981 Buick Electra. (123 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1981 Buick Electra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Buick Electra weights approximately 242 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Buick Electra. (278 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Buick Electra. 1981 Buick Electra 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. 1981 Buick Electra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 1981 Buick Electra | |
| Make | Alpina | Buick |
| Model | D3 | Electra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 4129 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 100.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1692 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 95 L |
