1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1987 BMW M6
To start off, 1987 BMW M6 is newer by 36 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW M6 weights approximately 57 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 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, 1987 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW M6 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 | 1987 BMW M6 | |
Make | Alvis | BMW |
Model | TA 21 | M6 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 334 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |