1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2002 Honda Vamos
To start off, 2002 Honda Vamos is newer by 51 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 488 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 1951 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1951 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2002 Honda Vamos | |
| Make | Alvis | Honda |
| Model | TA 21 | Vamos |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 46 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 73 L |
