1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1982 Austin Marina
To start off, 1982 Austin Marina is newer by 29 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 34 more horse power than 1982 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1982 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 566 kg more than 1982 Austin Marina. 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Austin Marina. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1982 Austin Marina | |
Make | Alvis | Austin |
Model | TA 21 | Marina |
Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 70.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2440 mm |