1946 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 1946 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1946 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 702 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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:
1946 Alvis TA 14 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TA 14 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1946 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2330 mm |