1954 Alvis TA 21 vs. 1954 Fiat V8
To start off, both 1954 Alvis TA 21 and 1954 Fiat V8 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Fiat V8 (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Fiat V8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 308 kg more than 1954 Fiat V8.
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:
| 1954 Alvis TA 21 | 1954 Fiat V8 | |
| Make | Alvis | Fiat |
| Model | TA 21 | V8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1448 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
