1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 53 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 270 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
Because 1955 Alvis TC 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Alvis TC 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1955 Alvis TC 21 has manual transmission. 1955 Alvis TC 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 2008 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Alvis | Honda |
| Model | TC 21 | Civic |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1799 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
