1990 BMW 316 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1990 BMW 316 is newer by 31 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, 1959 Alvis TD (117 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 BMW 316. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Alvis TD should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 345 kg more than 1990 BMW 316. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 316. (141 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 316. 1959 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 1990 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1990 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Alvis TD will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 316 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | BMW | Alvis |
| Model | 316 | TD |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
