1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1995 BMW Dinan

To start off, 1995 BMW Dinan is newer by 42 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 5,598 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 BMW Dinan is equipped with a bigger engine.

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, 1995 BMW Dinan (976 Nm) has 755 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm). This means 1995 BMW Dinan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC 21.

Compare all specifications:

1953 Alvis TC 21 1995 BMW Dinan
Make Alvis BMW
Model TC 21 Dinan
Year Released 1953 1995
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 5598 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 100 HP 0 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 976 Nm
Top Speed 156 km/hour 321 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2770 mm


 

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