1958 Alvis TD vs. 1984 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1984 Nissan Silvia is newer by 26 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, 1984 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Silvia. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Silvia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 1984 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Alvis | Nissan |
Model | TD | Silvia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1808 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1195 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |