1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 46 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, 2000 Mazda Familia (106 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mazda Familia 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 623 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TA 21 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Alvis | Mazda |
| Model | TA 21 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.1:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 61 L |
