1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 60 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 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 971 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR 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 168 kg more than 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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, 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 856 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2011 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Alvis | Koenigsegg |
| Model | TA 21 | CCXR |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
