1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1998 Caterham C21
To start off, 1998 Caterham C21 is newer by 44 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, 1998 Caterham C21 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Caterham C21 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 798 kg more than 1998 Caterham C21.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Caterham C21. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1998 Caterham C21 | |
Make | Alvis | Caterham |
Model | TA 21 | C21 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |