1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1979 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1979 Pontiac Firebird 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 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Pontiac Firebird (125 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 157 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 Pontiac Firebird (332 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 1979 Pontiac Firebird has automatic transmission and 1951 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1951 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Pontiac Firebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1979 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Alvis | Pontiac |
Model | TA 21 | Firebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 79 L |