1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1955 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1961 Abarth 700 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (105 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alvis TC 21 should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1955 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (61 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1955 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1955 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alvis |
| Model | 700 | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 61 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2840 mm |
