1946 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1965 Porsche 912 is newer by 19 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1946 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Porsche 912 (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1946 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Porsche 912 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 452 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912.
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 | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Alvis | Porsche |
Model | TA 14 | 912 |
Year Released | 1946 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2220 mm |