1959 Alvis TD vs. 1980 Buick Estate
To start off, 1980 Buick Estate 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 4,931 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Estate (140 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Estate weights approximately 445 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.
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, 1980 Buick Estate (318 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 1980 Buick Estate 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. 1980 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1980 Buick Estate | |
| Make | Alvis | Buick |
| Model | TD | Estate |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4931 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 318 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2950 mm |
