1958 Alvis TD vs. 2013 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2013 Toyota Sequoia is newer by 55 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (376 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Sequoia weights approximately 1289 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, 2013 Toyota Sequoia (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Alvis TD | 2013 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 544 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 102 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2714 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
