1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1953 Humber Pullman
To start off, 1953 Humber Pullman is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 4,138 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Humber Pullman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Humber Pullman (116 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Humber Pullman should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Humber Pullman weights approximately 692 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, 1953 Humber Pullman (286 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Humber Pullman 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 | 1953 Humber Pullman | |
Make | Alvis | Humber |
Model | TA 21 | Pullman |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4138 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 68 L |