1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1980 Lotus Esprit

To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 29 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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit 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 242 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.

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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1980 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 1980 Lotus Esprit
Make Alvis Lotus
Model TA 21 Esprit
Year Released 1951 1980
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2993 cc 2172 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 93 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6250 RPM
Torque 204 Nm 277 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 95.3 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90 mm 76.2 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1448 kg 1206 kg
Vehicle Length 4630 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1120 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2450 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 64 L 67 L