1958 Alvis TD vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 50 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 21 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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Condor |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 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 | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
