1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 31 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, 1982 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Beta 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 400 kg more than 1982 Lancia Beta.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
Make | Alvis | Lancia |
Model | TA 21 | Beta |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 59 L |