1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 vs. 1951 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1951 Alvis TA 21 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900. (140 Nm). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alfa Romeo 1900 | 1951 Alvis TA 21 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | 1900 | TA 21 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1883 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
