1959 Alvis TD vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 21 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Century weights approximately 5 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Alvis | Buick |
Model | TD | Century |
Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 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 | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |