1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1982 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1982 Nissan Bluebird 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 Nissan Bluebird (94 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Bluebird 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 318 kg more than 1982 Nissan Bluebird.
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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. (152 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Bluebird. 1982 Nissan Bluebird 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. 1982 Nissan Bluebird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1982 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Alvis | Nissan |
Model | TA 21 | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1951 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2530 mm |