1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 59 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Alvis TA 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 2010 Audi Q5 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. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Alvis | Audi |
| Model | TA 21 | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 75 L |
