1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 55 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 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 452 kg more than 2005 Toyota MR2.
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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 21 | MR2 |
Year Released | 1950 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 1802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 170 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 48 L |