1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 16 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 12 more horse power than 1971 Alpine A 310. (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alpine A 310. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310. 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 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Alvis TC 21 | |
Make | Alpine | Alvis |
Model | A 310 | TC 21 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |