1978 Buick Estate vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1978 Buick Estate is newer by 19 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Estate weights approximately 455 kg more than 1959 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, 1978 Buick Estate (381 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Buick Estate | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Buick | Alvis |
| Model | Estate | TD |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2840 mm |
