1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 39 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 113 kg more than 1990 Porsche 911.
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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 742 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 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 | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Alvis | Porsche |
| Model | TA 21 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1335 kg |
