1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 47 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 697 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 448 kg more than 1998 TVR Speed 12.
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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 677 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
Make | Alvis | TVR |
Model | TA 21 | Speed 12 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 7730 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 790 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 57 L |