1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1984 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 505 is newer by 31 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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (160 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 505 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 118 kg more than 1984 Peugeot 505.
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, 1984 Peugeot 505 (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 505 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 | 1984 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Alvis | Peugeot |
Model | TA 21 | 505 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2154 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 91.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2750 mm |