1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1950 Alvis TA 21
To start off, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 21. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 21 would be higher. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 21. (93 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 21 weights approximately 408 kg more than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1950 Alvis TA 21 (204 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (190 Nm). This means 1950 Alvis TA 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1950 Alvis TA 21 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | Giulia | TA 21 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 | 1040 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |
