1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2000 MCC ForTwo
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 46 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 60 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 710 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TC 21 | 2000 MCC ForTwo | |
| Make | Alvis | MCC |
| Model | TC 21 | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 2510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1810 mm |
