1959 Alvis TD vs. 2003 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2003 Toyota Crown 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Crown (212 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Crown weights approximately 125 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, 2003 Toyota Crown (251 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD. 2003 Toyota Crown 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. 2003 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 2003 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TD | Crown |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| 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 | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 71 L |
