2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2007 Toyota RunX
To start off, both 2007 Alpina D3 and 2007 Toyota RunX were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 112 more horse power than 2007 Toyota RunX. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota RunX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2007 Toyota RunX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Alpina D3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Alpina D3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RunX, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota RunX. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 2007 Toyota RunX | |
Make | Alpina | Toyota |
Model | D3 | RunX |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3346 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.8 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 271 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |