1959 Alvis TD vs. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 395 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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Alvis | Aston Martin |
| Model | TD | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 402 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 97 L |
