2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2007 GMC Savana
To start off, both 2007 Alpina D3 and 2007 GMC Savana were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 GMC Savana. (300 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 GMC Savana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 GMC Savana weights approximately 1163 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 GMC Savana (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3. 2007 GMC Savana 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. 2007 GMC Savana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Alpina D3 | 2007 GMC Savana | |
Make | Alpina | GMC |
Model | D3 | Savana |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2613 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 6210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 2090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3940 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 117 L |