1980 Alfa Romeo 179 vs. 1958 Alvis TC 108 G

To start off, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alvis TC 108 G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alvis TC 108 G would be higher. At 3,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 (132 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1958 Alvis TC 108 G. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 should accelerate faster than 1958 Alvis TC 108 G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Alvis TC 108 G weights approximately 315 kg more than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179.

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, 1958 Alvis TC 108 G (221 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. (177 Nm). This means 1958 Alvis TC 108 G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Alfa Romeo 179. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 has automatic transmission and 1958 Alvis TC 108 G has manual transmission. 1958 Alvis TC 108 G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Alfa Romeo 179 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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