1953 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 58 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1953 Alvis TA 21. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 Alvis TA 21. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alvis | Land Rover |
| Model | TA 21 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |
