1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Mazda Cosmo
To start off, 1968 Mazda Cosmo 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda Cosmo (94 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda Cosmo 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 508 kg more than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Mazda Cosmo | |
| Make | Alvis | Mazda |
| Model | TA 21 | Cosmo |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |
