1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1953 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1960 Abarth 850 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 878 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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 TA 21 (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1953 Alvis TA 21 | |
Make | Abarth | Alvis |
Model | 850 | TA 21 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 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 | 570 kg | 1448 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |