1959 Alvis TD vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President is newer by 35 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 465 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, 1994 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 1994 Nissan President 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. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1994 Nissan President | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TD | President |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3040 mm |
