1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 20 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 45 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, 1959 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | Alfa 6 | TD |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
