1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1953 Alvis TC 21
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Alvis TC 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Alvis TC 21 would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Alvis TC 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1953 Alvis TC 21. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1953 Alvis TC 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Alvis TC 21 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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 TC 21 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Alvis TC 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1953 Alvis TC 21 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | 2600 | TC 21 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2584 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 64 L |
