1948 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1950 Riley RM A
To start off, 1950 Riley RM A is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Alvis TB 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1950 Riley RM A.
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 TB 14 | 1950 Riley RM A | |
Make | Alvis | Riley |
Model | TB 14 | RM A |
Year Released | 1948 | 1950 |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |