1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1974 MG MGB
To start off, 1974 MG MGB is newer by 23 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, 1974 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 MG MGB 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 448 kg more than 1974 MG MGB.
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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1974 MG MGB | |
| Make | Alvis | MG |
| Model | TA 21 | MGB |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2320 mm |
