1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan 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 600 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alvis | Lotus |
Model | TC 21 | Elan |
Year Released | 1955 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |