1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1981 Bitter SC
To start off, 1981 Bitter SC is newer by 30 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, 1981 Bitter SC (180 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Bitter SC 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 98 kg more than 1981 Bitter SC.
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, 1981 Bitter SC (248 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1981 Bitter SC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 1981 Bitter SC 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. 1981 Bitter SC will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1981 Bitter SC | |
Make | Alvis | Bitter |
Model | TA 21 | SC |
Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
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 | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |