1959 Alvis TD vs. 1971 Nissan President
To start off, 1971 Nissan President is newer by 12 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 8 more horse power than 1971 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan President weights approximately 180 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD.
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, 1971 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1971 Nissan President | |
Make | Alvis | Nissan |
Model | TD | President |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |