1958 Alvis TD vs. 1994 BMW 518
To start off, 1994 BMW 518 is newer by 36 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, 1958 Alvis TD (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1994 BMW 518. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TD weights approximately 265 kg more than 1994 BMW 518. 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 1994 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 518 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
