1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2008 BMW 540
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 57 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 287 kg more than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 2008 BMW 540 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. 2008 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2008 BMW 540 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TA 21 | 540 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4398 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
