1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1969 Chevrolet Impala
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 18 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), 1969 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Impala should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 267 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, 1969 Chevrolet Impala (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Impala 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 | 1969 Chevrolet Impala | |
Make | Alvis | Chevrolet |
Model | TA 21 | Impala |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
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 | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 256 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3100 mm |