2007 Alpina D3 vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 2 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2007 Alpina D3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2007 Alpina D3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alpina D3 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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, 2009 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alpina D3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alpina D3.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alpina D3 | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Alpina | Ascari |
Model | D3 | A10 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3347 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93.9 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 346 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 2.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2636 mm |