1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1970 AMC Gremlin
To start off, 1970 AMC Gremlin is newer by 20 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 AMC Gremlin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 AMC Gremlin (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 AMC Gremlin 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 281 kg more than 1970 AMC Gremlin.
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, 1970 AMC Gremlin (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 AMC Gremlin 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 | 1970 AMC Gremlin | |
Make | Alvis | AMC |
Model | TA 21 | Gremlin |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
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 | 1167 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |