1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 13 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1955 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 716 kg more than 1955 Alvis TC 21. 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, 1968 Chrysler Town & Country (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1968 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Alvis | Chrysler |
Model | TC 21 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1955 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 543 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3110 mm |