1958 Alvis TD vs. 1993 BMW 5.8
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 35 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 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alvis TD | 1993 BMW 5.8 | |
Make | Alvis | BMW |
Model | TD | 5.8 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 786 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |