1953 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 355 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Alvis TC 21.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Alvis TC 21 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TC 21 | Dino |
Year Released | 1953 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 65 L |