2009 Pontiac G8 vs. 1959 Alvis TD
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G8 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Pontiac G8 (414 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1959 Alvis TD. (117 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Alvis TD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Alvis TD weights approximately 96 kg more than 2009 Pontiac G8.
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 Pontiac G8 (563 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Alvis TD. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Pontiac G8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Alvis TD.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Pontiac G8 | 1959 Alvis TD | |
| Make | Pontiac | Alvis |
| Model | G8 | TD |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6200 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1329 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 64 L |
