1959 Alvis TD vs. 2003 BMW M3
To start off, 2003 BMW M3 is newer by 44 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 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW M3 (342 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 40 kg more than 2003 BMW M3.
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, 2003 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 2003 BMW M3 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | M3 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 342 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7900 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 259 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
