1953 Alvis TB 21 vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TB 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TB 21 would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (218 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TB 21. (92 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TB 21.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TB 21. (204 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TB 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Alvis TB 21 | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TB 21 | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 218 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2860 mm |
