1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1951 Renault Fregate
To start off, both 1951 Alvis TA 21 and 1951 Renault Fregate 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 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1951 Renault Fregate. (56 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1951 Renault Fregate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 153 kg more than 1951 Renault Fregate. 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 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Renault Fregate. (131 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Renault Fregate.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1951 Renault Fregate | |
Make | Alvis | Renault |
Model | TA 21 | Fregate |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 6.6:1 |
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 | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |