1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 54 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, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1955 Alvis TC 21.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Alvis | Porsche |
| Model | TC 21 | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 262 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 Length | 4810 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
