1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux is newer by 56 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 2 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 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 @ 2000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (182 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Hilux.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 21 | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 80 L |
