1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1993 Rover 200
To start off, 1993 Rover 200 is newer by 38 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, 1993 Rover 200 (121 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Rover 200 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 1993 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Rover 200. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1993 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Alvis | Rover |
| Model | TC 21 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |
