1976 Buick LeSabre vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1976 Buick LeSabre is newer by 18 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 5,730 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Buick LeSabre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Buick LeSabre (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 321 kg more than 1958 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, 1976 Buick LeSabre (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Buick LeSabre | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Buick | Alvis |
| Model | LeSabre | TD |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5730 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 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 | 1746 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
