1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 41 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 344 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 322 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.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (540 Nm) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1951 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1951 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1992 Ferrari 456M | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TA 21 | 456M |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 437 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 540 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1770 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 110 L |