1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1982 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1982 Nissan Laurel is newer by 28 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, 1982 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 378 kg more than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
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 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Laurel.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1982 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Alvis | Nissan |
Model | TA 21 | Laurel |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |