1948 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1970 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1970 Toyota Carina is newer by 22 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 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Carina (115 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Carina 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 577 kg more than 1970 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1970 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 14 | Carina |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2430 mm |