1948 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 31 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, 1979 Toyota Corolla (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 452 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 14 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2410 mm |