1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1958 Alvis TC 108 G
To start off, both 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta and 1958 Alvis TC 108 G were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Alvis TC 108 G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (71 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G should accelerate faster than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 575 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1958 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1958 Alvis TC 108 G | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
Model | Giulietta | TC 108 G |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1415 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 71 L | 64 L |