1990 Alpine V6 vs. 1955 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1990 Alpine V6 is newer by 35 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, 1990 Alpine V6 (182 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (105 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Alpine V6 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 240 kg more than 1990 Alpine V6.
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, 1990 Alpine V6 (298 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alpine V6 | 1955 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alvis |
| Model | V6 | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 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 | 1210 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |
