1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 543 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 2010 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Alvis | Lotus |
Model | TA 21 | Exige |
Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 425 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 489 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1438 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3063 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 90 L |