1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1979 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 28 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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit 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 | 1979 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alvis | Lotus |
Model | TA 21 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 160 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 217 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |