1958 Alvis TD vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 37 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 95 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.

Compare all specifications:

1958 Alvis TD 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
Make Alvis Chevrolet
Model TD Corvette
Year Released 1958 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2991 cc 5727 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 116 HP 0 HP
Torque 221 Nm 570 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.5:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 169 km/hour 320 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 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4800 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1940 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1170 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2450 mm