1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 6 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, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 63 kg more than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220. (178 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Alvis | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | TA 21 | 220 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2195 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 | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |