1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 72 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (570 Nm) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 | 1995 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Alvis | Chevrolet |
Model | TA 21 | Corvette |
Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 570 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
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 | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2450 mm |