1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 (109 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 72 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TA 21 | 300 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 72 L |
