1953 Alvis TB 21 vs. 1953 Citroen 2CV
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TB 21 and 1953 Citroen 2CV were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TB 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TB 21 (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1953 Citroen 2CV. (10 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TB 21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Citroen 2CV.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Alvis TB 21 (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Citroen 2CV. (22 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TB 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Citroen 2CV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TB 21 | 1953 Citroen 2CV | |
| Make | Alvis | Citroen |
| Model | TB 21 | 2CV |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 10 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 22 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |
