1959 Bentley S2 vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1959 Bentley S2 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 6,223 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Bentley S2 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bentley S2 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1958 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bentley S2 | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Bentley | Alvis |
| Model | S2 | TD |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6223 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1918 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5380 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
