1959 Alvis TD vs. 1991 Seat Toledo
To start off, 1991 Seat Toledo is newer by 32 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, 1991 Seat Toledo (136 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 368 kg more than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Because 1959 Alvis TD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alvis TD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 Seat Toledo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Seat Toledo. (160 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1991 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Alvis | Seat |
| Model | TD | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1780 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2480 mm |
