1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 2000 Opel Omega
To start off, 2000 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Omega should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Omega weights approximately 182 kg more than 1954 Alvis TA 21. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alvis TA 21 | 2000 Opel Omega | |
| Make | Alvis | Opel |
| Model | TA 21 | Omega |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2740 mm |
