1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona 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 Toyota Corona (140 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Toyota Corona 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 392 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 21 | Corona |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1858 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 51 L |