2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Alpina D3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Alpina D3 would be higher. At 3,347 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Alpina D3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alpina D3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alpina D3 should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 171 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (220 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Alpina D3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Alpina D3 | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Alpina | Honda |
| Model | D3 | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3347 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 362 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 6.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1354 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
