1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1959 Subaru 360
To start off, 1959 Subaru 360 is newer by 8 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 79 more horse power than 1959 Subaru 360. (14 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 Subaru 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 1063 kg more than 1959 Subaru 360. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Subaru 360. (30 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Subaru 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1959 Subaru 360 | |
| Make | Alvis | Subaru |
| Model | TA 21 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 30 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 64 L |
