1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1971 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 20 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) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 52 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Alvis TA 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Alvis | Land Rover |
| Model | TA 21 | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2780 mm |
