1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1995 BMW 318
To start off, 1995 BMW 318 is newer by 40 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, 1995 BMW 318 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 318 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 5 kg more than 1995 BMW 318.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW 318. (168 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1995 BMW 318 | |
Make | Alvis | BMW |
Model | TC 21 | 318 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |