1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1979 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 24 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, 1979 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta 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 410 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (171 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1979 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Alvis | Lancia |
| Model | TC 21 | Beta |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| 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 | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
