1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1961 Morgan 4 is newer by 6 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 71 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1961 Morgan 4. 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 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alvis | Morgan |
| Model | TC 21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
