1959 Alvis TD vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 63 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (448 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Alvis | Chevrolet |
| Model | TD | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 448 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
