1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1953 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, both 1953 Alvis TC 21 and 1953 Ferrari 342 America were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 342 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 342 America (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 342 America should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 342 America.
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:
| 1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1953 Ferrari 342 America | |
| Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
| Model | TC 21 | 342 America |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 181 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 105 L |
