1957 Alvis TC 108 G vs. 1973 Fiat 500
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Alvis TC 108 G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Alvis TC 108 G would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 905 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1957 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Alvis TC 108 G | 1973 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Alvis | Fiat |
| Model | TC 108 G | 500 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 18 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 27 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 2980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 1850 mm |
