1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2001 Pagani Zonda
To start off, 2001 Pagani Zonda is newer by 50 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Pagani Zonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pagani Zonda (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pagani Zonda 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 198 kg more than 2001 Pagani Zonda.
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, 2001 Pagani Zonda (569 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Pagani Zonda 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 | 2001 Pagani Zonda | |
| Make | Alvis | Pagani |
| Model | TA 21 | Zonda |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 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 | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4395 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2055 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1151 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2730 mm |
