1967 Alvis TF vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 646 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Alvis TF. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1999 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alvis TF | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Alvis | Land Rover |
| Model | TF | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1554 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2550 mm |
