1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 35 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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (189 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 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 145 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo 75.
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, 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 (251 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 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. 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1990 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | Alvis | Alfa Romeo |
Model | TC 21 | 75 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.6 mm |
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 | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |