2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2007 Alpina D3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina D3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Alpina | Ferrari |
| Model | D3 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2560 mm |
