1958 Alvis TD vs. 1959 Austin A 90
To start off, 1959 Austin A 90 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. 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 14 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 90 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD.
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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 1959 Austin A 90 | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TD | A 90 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 214 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |