1958 Alvis TD vs. 1958 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1958 Alvis TD and 1958 Lancia Appia were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1958 Lancia Appia. (43 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1958 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 561 kg more than 1958 Lancia Appia. 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 1958 Lancia Appia | |
Make | Alvis | Lancia |
Model | TD | Appia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 864 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |