1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1988 Morgan 4
To start off, 1988 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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, 1988 Morgan 4 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Morgan 4 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 565 kg more than 1988 Morgan 4.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Morgan 4. (162 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1988 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alvis | Morgan |
| Model | TC 21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
