1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1968 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. 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 36 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (57 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 728 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corolla. 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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1968 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 21 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 70 L |
