1959 Alvis TD vs. 1958 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 Alvis TD is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1958 Austin A 40. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 664 kg more than 1958 Austin A 40. 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1958 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TD | A 40 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 68 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 113 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 761 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 26 L |