2008 Honda Civic vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 49 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 279 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1959 Alvis TD is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Alvis TD. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1959 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 1959 Alvis TD has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Civic 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:
| 2008 Honda Civic | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Honda | Alvis |
| Model | Civic | TD |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 117 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1146 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 64 L |
