1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1995 Honda Argento Viva
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva is newer by 41 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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva 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 208 kg more than 1995 Honda Argento Viva.
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, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva 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 | 1995 Honda Argento Viva | |
Make | Alvis | Honda |
Model | TA 21 | Argento Viva |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2451 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86.4 mm |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 60 L |