1967 Alvis TF vs. 1959 Rover P5
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1959 Rover P5. (106 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P5 weights approximately 34 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF.
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, 1967 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P5. (222 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1959 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Alvis | Rover |
| Model | TF | P5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 63 L |
