1974 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1974 Alpine A 310 is newer by 19 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, 1974 Alpine A 310 (127 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alpine A 310 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 625 kg more than 1974 Alpine A 310.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alpine A 310. (146 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alvis |
| Model | A 310 | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1605 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 825 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
