1958 Alvis TD vs. 1963 BMW 700
To start off, 1963 BMW 700 is newer by 5 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 78 more horse power than 1963 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 759 kg more than 1963 BMW 700. 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1963 BMW 700 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 700 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2130 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
