1959 Alvis TD vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 52 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 1 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 55 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. 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, 2011 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Alvis TD | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TD | 116 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| 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 | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |
