2009 BMW 330 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 50 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. Both 2009 BMW 330 and 1959 Alvis TD are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 330 (242 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 330 (521 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 330 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | BMW | Alvis |
| Model | 330 | TD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 64 L |
