2009 BMW 320 vs. 1958 Alvis TD
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TD would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TD is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 320 (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TD. (116 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TD.
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, 1958 Alvis TD (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1958 Alvis TD | |
| Make | BMW | Alvis |
| Model | 320 | TD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
