1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1992 Rover 100 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Rover 100 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Rover 100 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 578 kg more than 1992 Rover 100.
Let's talk about torque, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Alvis | Rover |
| Model | TA 21 | 100 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1380 mm |
