1950 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2012 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 62 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, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 374 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tacoma. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tacoma.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TA 21 | 2012 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 21 | Tacoma |
Year Released | 1950 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2991 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |