1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1978 Porsche 924
To start off, 1978 Porsche 924 is newer by 23 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, 1978 Porsche 924 (124 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Porsche 924 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 270 kg more than 1978 Porsche 924.
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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Porsche 924. (164 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1978 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Alvis | Porsche |
Model | TC 21 | 924 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |