1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2000 Smart Roadster
To start off, 2000 Smart Roadster is newer by 45 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 24 more horse power than 2000 Smart Roadster. (81 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 2000 Smart Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Smart Roadster. 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Smart Roadster. (110 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Smart Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 2000 Smart Roadster | |
| Make | Alvis | Smart |
| Model | TC 21 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 67 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| 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 | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
