1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2011 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2011 Smart ForTwo is newer by 58 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 30 more horse power than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 2011 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 595 kg more than 2011 Smart ForTwo. 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC 21 | 2011 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Alvis | Smart |
Model | TC 21 | ForTwo |
Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1867 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |