1989 Jaguar XJS vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 30 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 325 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Jaguar XJS | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Jaguar | Alvis |
| Model | XJS | TD |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3980 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
