1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1972 Plymouth Valiant
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 19 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1972 Plymouth Valiant.
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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1972 Plymouth Valiant | |
Make | Alvis | Plymouth |
Model | TA 21 | Valiant |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 3678 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 104.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |