1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1969 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1969 Jaguar 240 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Jaguar 240 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 8 kg more than 1969 Jaguar 240.
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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Jaguar 240. (198 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Jaguar 240.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1969 Jaguar 240 | |
Make | Alvis | Jaguar |
Model | TA 21 | 240 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2483 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 54 L |