1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1989 Volvo 245
To start off, 1989 Volvo 245 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Volvo 245 (110 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Volvo 245 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
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 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Volvo 245. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Volvo 245.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1989 Volvo 245 | |
Make | Alvis | Volvo |
Model | TA 21 | 245 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2316 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |