1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1970 Buick Centurion
To start off, 1970 Buick Centurion is newer by 19 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 7,467 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick Centurion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick Centurion (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick Centurion should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 622 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, 1970 Buick Centurion (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick Centurion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1951 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1951 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1970 Buick Centurion | |
| Make | Alvis | Buick |
| Model | TA 21 | Centurion |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |
