1959 Alvis TD vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (153 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 475 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
