1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1984 Honda Civic
To start off, 1984 Honda Civic is newer by 34 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, 1984 Honda Civic (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic 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 648 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic.
Because 1950 Alvis TA 21 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Alvis TA 21. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1984 Honda Civic | |
Make | Alvis | Honda |
Model | TA 21 | Civic |
Year Released | 1950 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |