1949 Alvis TB 14 vs. 2010 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Defender is newer by 61 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1949 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1193 kg more than 1949 Alvis TB 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1949 Alvis TB 14. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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:
| 1949 Alvis TB 14 | 2010 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Alvis | Land Rover |
| Model | TB 14 | Defender |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2370 mm |
