1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1984 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 30 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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit 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 381 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1984 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Alvis | Lotus |
Model | TA 21 | Esprit |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 31 L |