1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1948 Bristol 401
To start off, 1950 Alvis TA 21 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1948 Bristol 401 | |
| Make | Alvis | Bristol |
| Model | TA 21 | 401 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1969 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 77 L |
