1945 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla is newer by 29 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Toyota Corolla (84 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1945 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 517 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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. 1974 Toyota Corolla 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. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Alvis TA 14 | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 14 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1945 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2380 mm |