1998 BMW 740 vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW 740 (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 418 kg more than 1967 Alvis TF. 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 740 | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | BMW | Alvis |
| Model | 740 | TF |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 64 L |
