1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 42 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 4,477 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (202 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 952 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 21 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2400 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 |
