1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1971 Morris Marina is newer by 17 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, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (83 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (134 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1971 Morris Marina | |
Make | Alvis | Morris |
Model | TC 21 | Marina |
Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |