1959 Alvis TD vs. 1979 BMW M1
To start off, 1979 BMW M1 is newer by 20 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 125 kg more than 1979 BMW M1.
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, 1979 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1979 BMW M1 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | M1 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3453 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 273 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 116 L |
