1947 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1979 Nissan Silvia is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1947 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1947 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 432 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.
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. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 1947 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1947 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Alvis TA 14 | 1979 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TA 14 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
