1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 25 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 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century 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 10 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Buick Century. (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1979 Buick Century | |
| Make | Alvis | Buick |
| Model | TC 21 | Century |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3214 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
