1959 Alvis TD vs. 1966 BMW 1602
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Alvis TD 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 34 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 485 kg more than 1966 BMW 1602. 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1966 BMW 1602 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 1602 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1574 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 159 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 46 L |
