1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 17 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 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro 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 46 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Camaro.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Chevrolet Camaro | |
Make | Alvis | Chevrolet |
Model | TA 21 | Camaro |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.7 mm |
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 | 1402 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |