1958 Alvis TD vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is newer by 20 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (133 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 300 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, 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1978 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
| Make | Alvis | Oldsmobile |
| Model | TD | Eighty-Eight |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2960 mm |
