1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1950 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1959 Abarth 1000 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 1000. (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 768 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000. 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, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1950 Alvis TA 21 | |
Make | Abarth | Alvis |
Model | 1000 | TA 21 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 97 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |