1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1955 Austin A 90
To start off, both 1955 Alvis TC 21 and 1955 Austin A 90 were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 90. (85 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1955 Austin A 90. 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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 90. (168 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1955 Austin A 90 | |
| Make | Alvis | Austin |
| Model | TC 21 | A 90 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2639 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
