2007 Alpina D3 vs. 1987 Toyota Supra
To start off, 2007 Alpina D3 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Supra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Supra 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 100 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Supra. (201 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Supra weights approximately 107 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 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Supra. (259 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 1987 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | D3 | Supra |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1557 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |