1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1980 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1980 Nissan Skyline is newer by 25 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, 1980 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Skyline 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 256 kg more than 1980 Nissan Skyline.
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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Skyline. 1980 Nissan Skyline 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. 1980 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1980 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Alvis | Nissan |
Model | TC 21 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1955 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2620 mm |