1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1951 Alvis TA 21

To start off, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (93 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Alvis TA 21 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 1951 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1951 Alvis TA 21
Make Alfa Romeo Alvis
Model Giulietta TA 21
Year Released 1961 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1289 cc 2993 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 64 HP 93 HP
Engine RPM 6100 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 93 Nm 204 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 84 mm
Engine Stroke Size 75 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 7.1:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 914 kg 1448 kg
Vehicle Length 3990 mm 4630 mm
Vehicle Width 1570 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2400 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 39 L 64 L