1953 Alvis TC vs. 1986 BMW 730
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (197 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1953 Alvis TC. 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, 1986 BMW 730 (275 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TC | 1986 BMW 730 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TC | 730 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2800 mm |
