1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 35 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, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 (131 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 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 108 kg more than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190. (198 Nm). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TA 21 | 1988 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
| Make | Alvis | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | TA 21 | 190 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2670 mm |
