1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1965 Marcos 1800

To start off, 1965 Marcos 1800 is newer by 14 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, 1965 Marcos 1800 (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Marcos 1800 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 678 kg more than 1965 Marcos 1800.

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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Marcos 1800. (149 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Marcos 1800.

Compare all specifications:

1951 Alvis TA 21 1965 Marcos 1800
Make Alvis Marcos
Model TA 21 1800
Year Released 1951 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2993 cc 1778 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 93 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 149 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 84.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 7.1:1 10.0:1
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 770 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4080 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2280 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 27 L


 

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