1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1970 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1970 Opel Rekord 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 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 34 more horse power than 1970 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 358 kg more than 1970 Opel Rekord. 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, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Rekord. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1970 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Alvis | Opel |
| Model | TA 21 | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
