1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1953 Plymouth Cambridge
To start off, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge 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 3,569 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Plymouth Cambridge is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Plymouth Cambridge should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1953 Plymouth Cambridge.
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 Plymouth Cambridge (237 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1953 Plymouth Cambridge 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 Plymouth Cambridge | |
Make | Alvis | Plymouth |
Model | TA 21 | Cambridge |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3569 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |