1978 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 20 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (165 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 160 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, 1978 Chevrolet Camaro (358 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chevrolet Camaro | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alvis |
| Model | Camaro | TD |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5735 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 358 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2840 mm |
