1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 61 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. Both 1951 Alvis TA 21 and 2012 Infiniti M are equipped with a 2,993 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster 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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21. 2012 Infiniti M 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. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Alvis | Infiniti |
| Model | TA 21 | M |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 67 L |
