1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 58 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, 2009 BMW 316 (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 316 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 128 kg more than 2009 BMW 316.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 316. (150 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2009 BMW 316 | |
| Make | Alvis | BMW |
| Model | TA 21 | 316 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 53 L |
