1951 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1959 Maserati Tipo 61
To start off, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 is newer by 8 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, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 (247 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1951 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 should accelerate faster than 1951 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 848 kg more than 1959 Maserati Tipo 61.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Alvis TA 21 | 1959 Maserati Tipo 61 | |
| Make | Alvis | Maserati |
| Model | TA 21 | Tipo 61 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2210 mm |
