1955 Alvis TC 21 vs. 1988 Fiat 126
To start off, 1988 Fiat 126 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1988 Fiat 126. (26 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1988 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 802 kg more than 1988 Fiat 126. 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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat 126. (49 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Alvis TC 21 | 1988 Fiat 126 | |
| Make | Alvis | Fiat |
| Model | TC 21 | 126 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 49 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 116 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1850 mm |
