1959 Alvis TD vs. 1988 Nissan Vanette
To start off, 1988 Nissan Vanette is newer by 29 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1988 Nissan Vanette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Vanette 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Nissan Vanette. (148 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Nissan Vanette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1988 Nissan Vanette | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TD | Vanette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2080 mm |
