1971 Alpine A 310 vs. 1951 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1971 Alpine A 310 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 93 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 608 kg more than 1971 Alpine A 310.
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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alpine A 310. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alpine A 310.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Alpine A 310 | 1951 Alvis TA 21 | |
Make | Alpine | Alvis |
Model | A 310 | TA 21 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1646 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 93 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |