1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2006 Ascari A10
To start off, 2006 Ascari A10 is newer by 51 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ascari A10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 520 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ascari A10 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 170 kg more than 2006 Ascari A10.
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, 2006 Ascari A10 (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Ascari A10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alvis TC 21 | 2006 Ascari A10 | |
Make | Alvis | Ascari |
Model | TC 21 | A10 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 105 HP | 625 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 560 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 346 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 | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1138 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2636 mm |