1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1989 Alpina B 10
To start off, 1989 Alpina B 10 is newer by 38 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Alpina B 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1989 Alpina B 10.
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, 1989 Alpina B 10 (705 Nm) has 501 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1989 Alpina B 10 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 | 1989 Alpina B 10 | |
Make | Alvis | Alpina |
Model | TA 21 | B 10 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1255 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |