1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1984 Marcos Mantula
To start off, 1984 Marcos Mantula is newer by 30 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Marcos Mantula is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Marcos Mantula (190 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Marcos Mantula 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 540 kg more than 1984 Marcos Mantula.
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, 1984 Marcos Mantula (299 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Marcos Mantula will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1984 Marcos Mantula | |
| Make | Alvis | Marcos |
| Model | TC 21 | Mantula |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
| 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 | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 49 L |
