1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2001 Citroen Osee
To start off, 2001 Citroen Osee is newer by 48 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, 2001 Citroen Osee (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Citroen Osee should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TA 21.
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, 2001 Citroen Osee (272 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2001 Citroen Osee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TA 21. 2001 Citroen Osee has automatic transmission and 1953 Alvis TA 21 has manual transmission. 1953 Alvis TA 21 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Citroen Osee will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TA 21 | 2001 Citroen Osee | |
Make | Alvis | Citroen |
Model | TA 21 | Osee |
Year Released | 1953 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 73 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1160 mm |