1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1991 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 41 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, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton (114 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Vauxhall Carlton 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 213 kg more than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 1991 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Alvis | Vauxhall |
Model | TA 21 | Carlton |
Year Released | 1950 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |