1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 1994 Rover 200 is newer by 40 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, 1994 Rover 200 (198 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 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 263 kg more than 1994 Rover 200.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Rover 200 (237 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 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 | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Alvis | Rover |
| Model | TA 21 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1185 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1410 mm |
