1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 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 Renault 15 (98 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Renault 15 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 388 kg more than 1976 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Alvis | Renault |
| Model | TA 21 | 15 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1647 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 56 L |
