1952 Alvis TB 21 vs. 1952 Triumph TR2
To start off, both 1952 Alvis TB 21 and 1952 Triumph TR2 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Alvis TB 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Alvis TB 21 (91 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1952 Triumph TR2. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Alvis TB 21 should accelerate faster than 1952 Triumph TR2.
Let's talk about torque, 1952 Alvis TB 21 (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1952 Alvis TB 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Alvis TB 21 | 1952 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Alvis | Triumph |
| Model | TB 21 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2250 mm |
