1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Alvis | Triumph |
| Model | TA 21 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 33 L |
