1948 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 42 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 4,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (317 HP) has 253 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TA 14.
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. 1990 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1948 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1948 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Alvis TA 14 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
Make | Alvis | Porsche |
Model | TA 14 | 928 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 4957 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 317 HP |
Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2500 mm |