1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1967 Alvis TF is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Alvis TF is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Alvis TF (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Alvis TF should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 955 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1967 Alvis TF (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1967 Alvis TF will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | Abarth | Alvis |
| Model | 600 | TF |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 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 | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
