1945 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1945 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 should accelerate faster than 1945 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 497 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alvis TA 14 | 1956 Alfa Romeo 1900 | |
Make | Alvis | Alfa Romeo |
Model | TA 14 | 1900 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 88 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |