1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 19 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, 1972 BMW 520 (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 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 205 kg more than 1972 BMW 520.
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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | Alvis | BMW |
Model | TC 21 | 520 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |