1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1322 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (501 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 297 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Mercedes-Benz 600 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TA 21 | 600 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3910 mm |
