1959 Abarth Spider Riviera vs. 1953 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TC 21 (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (47 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 825 kg more than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. 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, 1953 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera. (57 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth Spider Riviera | 1953 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alvis |
| Model | Spider Riviera | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 785 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 610 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3640 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
