1958 Alvis TD vs. 1958 Trabant P 70
To start off, both 1958 Alvis TD and 1958 Trabant P 70 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 94 more horse power than 1958 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1958 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 575 kg more than 1958 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1958 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Alvis | Trabant |
| Model | TD | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |
