1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1981 Toyota Corolla is newer by 27 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 32 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Corolla. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1954 Alvis TC 21 has manual transmission. 1954 Alvis TC 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TC 21 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1954 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |