1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1973 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1973 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 2 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (98 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1973 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1973 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TC 21 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2340 mm |
