1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1969 Toyota Crown 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 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Toyota Crown (98 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 73 kg more than 1969 Toyota Crown.
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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 21 | Crown |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
