1958 Alvis TD vs. 2011 Buick Park Avenue
To start off, 2011 Buick Park Avenue is newer by 53 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Buick Park Avenue should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Buick Park Avenue weights approximately 466 kg more than 1958 Alvis TD. 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, 2011 Buick Park Avenue (265 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Buick Park Avenue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD. 2011 Buick Park Avenue has automatic transmission and 1958 Alvis TD has manual transmission. 1958 Alvis TD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Buick Park Avenue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 2011 Buick Park Avenue | |
| Make | Alvis | Buick |
| Model | TD | Park Avenue |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1891 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5175 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1899 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3009 mm |
