1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1969 AMC Hornet
To start off, 1969 AMC Hornet is newer by 14 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 4,983 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 AMC Hornet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 AMC Hornet (210 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 AMC Hornet should accelerate faster than 1955 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 101 kg more than 1969 AMC Hornet.
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, 1969 AMC Hornet (414 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 AMC Hornet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21. 1969 AMC Hornet has automatic transmission and 1955 Alvis TC 21 has manual transmission. 1955 Alvis TC 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 AMC Hornet will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1969 AMC Hornet | |
Make | Alvis | AMC |
Model | TC 21 | Hornet |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 414 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1349 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |