1958 Alvis TD vs. 2009 BMW 528
To start off, 2009 BMW 528 is newer by 51 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 528 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 528 should accelerate faster 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, 2009 BMW 528 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 2009 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 528 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
