1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1954 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 553 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1954 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1954 Alvis TA 21 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
Model | Giulietta | TA 21 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 7.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |