2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2007 Alpina D3 and 2007 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 260 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 Nissan 350Z (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Alpina | Nissan |
| Model | D3 | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3346 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
