1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 3,979 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 747 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.
Because 1990 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, 1990 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, 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser (308 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1990 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 | 1990 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 21 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2860 mm |
