1958 Alvis TD vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 12 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 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 165 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD. 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1958 Alvis TD has manual transmission. 1958 Alvis TD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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