1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1990 BMW 518
To start off, 1990 BMW 518 is newer by 36 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, 1990 BMW 518 (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 518 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 280 kg more than 1990 BMW 518.
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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 1990 BMW 518 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TC 21 | 518 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 52 L |
