1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1996 GAZ 3110
To start off, 1996 GAZ 3110 is newer by 42 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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (112 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 GAZ 3110 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 40 kg more than 1996 GAZ 3110.
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, 1996 GAZ 3110 (260 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 GAZ 3110 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 | 1996 GAZ 3110 | |
| Make | Alvis | GAZ |
| Model | TC 21 | 3110 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2133 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
