1948 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1951 Bristol 450
To start off, 1951 Bristol 450 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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:
| 1948 Alvis TA 14 | 1951 Bristol 450 | |
| Make | Alvis | Bristol |
| Model | TA 14 | 450 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |
