1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1960 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 1960 Jaguar MK II is newer by 9 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, 1960 Jaguar MK II (120 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Jaguar MK II should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Jaguar MK II weights approximately 2 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1960 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Alvis | Jaguar |
| Model | TA 21 | MK II |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |
