1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1971 Daihatsu Consorte
To start off, 1971 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 778 kg more than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1971 Daihatsu Consorte | |
| Make | Alvis | Daihatsu |
| Model | TA 21 | Consorte |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 66 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2170 mm |
