1959 Alvis TD vs. 1996 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 275 kg more than 1996 Porsche 911.
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, 1996 Porsche 911 (841 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm). This means 1996 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Alvis TD | 1996 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alvis | Porsche |
Model | TD | 911 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 841 Nm |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 325 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 | 1150 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |