1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1981 Morgan 4
To start off, 1981 Morgan 4 is newer by 26 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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1981 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1981 Morgan 4. 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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1981 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Alvis | Morgan |
| Model | TC 21 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
