1977 Alpine A 310 vs. 1955 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 310 is newer by 22 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, 1977 Alpine A 310 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 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 470 kg more than 1977 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Alpine A 310. (208 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Alpine A 310 | 1955 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alvis |
| Model | A 310 | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2664 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 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 |
