1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1956 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1956 Morris Oxford is newer by 5 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 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 41 more horse power than 1956 Morris Oxford. (52 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Oxford. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 381 kg more than 1956 Morris Oxford. 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) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Oxford. (106 Nm). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Oxford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1956 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Alvis | Morris |
| Model | TA 21 | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| 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 | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
