1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1956 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1956 Trabant P 70 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 21 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 71 more horse power than 1956 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 598 kg more than 1956 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1956 Trabant P 70 | |
Make | Alvis | Trabant |
Model | TA 21 | P 70 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 689 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 22 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |