1945 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith 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 4,887 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 703 kg more than 1945 Alvis TA 14.
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. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1945 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1945 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alvis TA 14 | 1957 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
Make | Alvis | Rolls-Royce |
Model | TA 14 | Silver Wraith |
Year Released | 1945 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4887 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 2150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |