1948 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is newer by 36 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 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 328 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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 TB 14 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TB 14 | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 1948 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2560 mm |