2003 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 52 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 62 kg more than 1951 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Alvis TA 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1951 Alvis TA 21 | |
| Make | AC | Alvis |
| Model | Aceca | TA 21 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
