1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 21 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, 1972 Porsche 911 (165 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 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 371 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (206 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 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 | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alvis | Porsche |
Model | TA 21 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |