1945 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1957 Riley 2.6
To start off, 1957 Riley 2.6 is newer by 12 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 2,639 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Riley 2.6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Riley 2.6 (101 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1945 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Riley 2.6 should accelerate faster than 1945 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Riley 2.6 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1945 Alvis TA 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1957 Riley 2.6 | |
Make | Alvis | Riley |
Model | TA 14 | 2.6 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2639 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 88.9 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |