1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1970 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1970 Toyota Crown is newer by 17 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, 1970 Toyota Crown (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1970 Toyota Crown.
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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Crown. (172 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1970 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TC 21 | Crown |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 151 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |