1953 Alvis TC vs. 1976 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1976 Toyota Carina is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC would be higher. 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 1 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC weights approximately 485 kg more than 1976 Toyota Carina. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC | 1976 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TC | Carina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |