1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1997 Caterham C21
To start off, 1997 Caterham C21 is newer by 46 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, 1997 Caterham C21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Caterham C21 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 794 kg more than 1997 Caterham C21.
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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Caterham C21. (153 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1997 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Alvis | Caterham |
Model | TA 21 | C21 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 654 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |