1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1952 Bristol 401
To start off, 1954 Alvis TC 21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401. 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, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1952 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alvis | Bristol |
| Model | TC 21 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
