1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1953 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alpine V6 (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 338 kg more than 1985 Alpine V6.
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, 1985 Alpine V6 (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TA 21. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Alpine V6 | 1953 Alvis TA 21 | |
| Make | Alpine | Alvis |
| Model | V6 | TA 21 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2848 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2840 mm |
