1948 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (148 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 318 kg more than 1948 Alvis TA 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1948 Alvis TA 14 | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
Make | Alvis | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | TA 14 | 300S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2910 mm |