1959 Alvis TD vs. 2005 GAZ 3111
To start off, 2005 GAZ 3111 is newer by 46 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, 2005 GAZ 3111 (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 GAZ 3111 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 75 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GAZ 3111. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GAZ 3111.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 2005 GAZ 3111 | |
| Make | Alvis | GAZ |
| Model | TD | 3111 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
