1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1976 Nissan 260 ZX
To start off, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX is newer by 25 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, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX (124 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Nissan 260 ZX 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 284 kg more than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX. (189 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Nissan 260 ZX.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1976 Nissan 260 ZX | |
Make | Alvis | Nissan |
Model | TA 21 | 260 ZX |
Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2565 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1164 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |