1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1965 Tatra T603
To start off, 1965 Tatra T603 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 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Tatra T603 weights approximately 22 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Tatra T603. (171 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Tatra T603.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1965 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | Alvis | Tatra |
| Model | TA 21 | T603 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2760 mm |
