1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1958 Bristol 405
To start off, 1958 Bristol 405 is newer by 7 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, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 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 206 kg more than 1958 Bristol 405.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1958 Bristol 405 | |
| Make | Alvis | Bristol |
| Model | TA 21 | 405 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| 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 | 1242 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
