1949 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1977 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1977 Nissan Sunny is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 592 kg more than 1977 Nissan Sunny.
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. 1977 Nissan Sunny has automatic transmission and 1949 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1949 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Nissan Sunny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Alvis TA 14 | 1977 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TA 14 | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2350 mm |
