1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2002 Porsche 911
To start off, 2002 Porsche 911 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 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 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 68 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
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, 2002 Porsche 911 (366 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm). This means 2002 Porsche 911 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 | 2002 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Alvis | Porsche |
Model | TA 21 | 911 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 366 Nm |
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 | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |