1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 44 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, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata (112 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 425 kg more than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (124 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1999 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
| Make | Alvis | Mazda |
| Model | TC 21 | MX-5 Miata |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
