1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1969 Peugeot 404
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 404 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 404. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 383 kg more than 1969 Peugeot 404. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1969 Peugeot 404 | |
Make | Alvis | Peugeot |
Model | TA 21 | 404 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1618 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 50 L |