1954 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 58 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. Both 1954 Alvis TC 21 and 2012 BMW 335 are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TC 21.
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, 2012 BMW 335 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 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 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TC 21 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
