1958 Alvis TD vs. 1989 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1989 Lotus Esprit is newer by 31 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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (216 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 277 kg more than 1989 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1989 Lotus Esprit (298 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 1989 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alvis | Lotus |
Model | TD | Esprit |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1148 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |