1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1960 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1960 Triumph Herald is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1960 Triumph Herald. 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, 1953 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1960 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Alvis | Triumph |
Model | TC 21 | Herald |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 29 L |