1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, both 1951 Alvis TA 21 and 1951 Jaguar MK V were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar MK V (104 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar MK V should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 202 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1951 Jaguar MK V (244 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1951 Jaguar MK V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | Alvis | Jaguar |
| Model | TA 21 | MK V |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
