1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign
To start off, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is newer by 17 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 5,342 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Jaguar Sovereign is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign should accelerate faster than 1955 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign weights approximately 480 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, 1972 Jaguar Sovereign (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign 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. 1972 Jaguar Sovereign will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1972 Jaguar Sovereign | |
| Make | Alvis | Jaguar |
| Model | TC 21 | Sovereign |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 225 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 | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2870 mm |
