1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord 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, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 333 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord. 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Alvis | Opel |
Model | TA 21 | Rekord |
Year Released | 1954 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2680 mm |