1963 Abarth 1600 vs. 1954 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1963 Abarth 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 1600 (155 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 1600 should accelerate faster than 1954 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 696 kg more than 1963 Abarth 1600.
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, 1954 Alvis TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 1600. (167 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1954 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth 1600 | 1954 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Abarth | Alvis |
| Model | 1600 | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 744 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2840 mm |
