1959 Alvis TD vs. 1990 Bentley Turbo
To start off, 1990 Bentley Turbo is newer by 31 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Bentley Turbo (316 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 985 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 1990 Bentley Turbo 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. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1990 Bentley Turbo | |
| Make | Alvis | Bentley |
| Model | TD | Turbo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3070 mm |
