1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1965 Bristol 408
To start off, 1965 Bristol 408 is newer by 15 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 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1950 Alvis TA 21. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alvis TA 21. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1950 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1950 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1965 Bristol 408 | |
| Make | Alvis | Bristol |
| Model | TA 21 | 408 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 81 L |
