1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1995 Porsche 928
To start off, 1995 Porsche 928 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 5,395 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Porsche 928 (345 HP) has 252 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Porsche 928 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 48 kg more than 1995 Porsche 928.
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 Porsche 928 (500 Nm) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 1995 Porsche 928 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 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Alvis | Porsche |
| Model | TA 21 | 928 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 345 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| 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 | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2500 mm |
