1959 Alvis TD vs. 2002 BMW 318
To start off, 2002 BMW 318 is newer by 43 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, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 2002 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW 318 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Alvis TD.
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, 2002 BMW 318 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 BMW 318 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 2002 BMW 318 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. 2002 BMW 318 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 2002 BMW 318 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 318 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
| 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
