1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1969 Monteverdi 400
To start off, 1969 Monteverdi 400 is newer by 19 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Monteverdi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (392 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Monteverdi 400 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Monteverdi 400 weights approximately 127 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, 1969 Monteverdi 400 (657 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Monteverdi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1969 Monteverdi 400 | |
Make | Alvis | Monteverdi |
Model | TA 21 | 400 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 392 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 657 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 130 L |