1953 Alvis TC vs. 1953 Austin A 70
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TC and 1953 Austin A 70 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TC (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC weights approximately 155 kg more than 1953 Austin A 70. 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 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC | 1953 Austin A 70 | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TC | A 70 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 56 L |