2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Express 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. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Express (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 960 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Express | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Alvis |
| Model | Express | TD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4300 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 64 L |
