1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 26 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 37 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Alvis | Volvo |
Model | TA 21 | 66 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |