1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1957 Aston Martin DB3
To start off, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Aston Martin DB3 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Aston Martin DB3. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Aston Martin DB3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1957 Aston Martin DB3 | |
| Make | Alvis | Aston Martin |
| Model | TC 21 | DB3 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1440 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
