1959 Alvis TD vs. 1959 Cadillac 62
To start off, both 1959 Alvis TD and 1959 Cadillac 62 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,382 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1959 Alvis TD has manual transmission. 1959 Alvis TD will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1959 Cadillac 62 | |
| Make | Alvis | Cadillac |
| Model | TD | 62 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6382 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |
