1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1953 Skoda 1200
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TA 21 and 1953 Skoda 1200 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1953 Skoda 1200. (35 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1953 Skoda 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 438 kg more than 1953 Skoda 1200. 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, 1953 Alvis TA 21 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Skoda 1200. (74 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Skoda 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1953 Skoda 1200 | |
Make | Alvis | Skoda |
Model | TA 21 | 1200 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2690 mm |