1958 Alvis TD vs. 1973 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1973 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 15 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 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Vauxhall Victor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (140 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Vauxhall Victor should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 155 kg more than 1973 Vauxhall Victor.
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, 1973 Vauxhall Victor (251 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1973 Vauxhall Victor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1973 Vauxhall Victor | |
| Make | Alvis | Vauxhall |
| Model | TD | Victor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
