1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1987 Honda Prelude
To start off, 1987 Honda Prelude is newer by 37 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, 1987 Honda Prelude (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Honda Prelude 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 353 kg more than 1987 Honda Prelude.
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, 1987 Honda Prelude, 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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Honda Prelude. (157 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Honda Prelude.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1987 Honda Prelude | |
Make | Alvis | Honda |
Model | TA 21 | Prelude |
Year Released | 1950 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 38 L |