1998 BMW 320 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 1998 BMW 320 is newer by 39 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, 1998 BMW 320 (170 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 320 weights approximately 75 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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 320 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | BMW | Alvis |
| Model | 320 | TD |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2169 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
