1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 37 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 3,430 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (97 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Because 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Alvis TA 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser (226 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 | 1988 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 21 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3430 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
