1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1956 Austin A 40
To start off, 1956 Austin A 40 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. 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 64 more horse power than 1956 Austin A 40. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1956 Austin A 40. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin A 40. (79 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1956 Austin A 40 | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TC 21 | A 40 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 41 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 79 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 65.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |