1959 Alvis TD vs. 1998 BMW 740
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 39 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 543 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 1998 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 740 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1968 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 95 L |
