1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1971 Riley 4
To start off, 1971 Riley 4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Riley 4 (67 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Riley 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1971 Riley 4.
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:
| 1950 Alvis TA 14 | 1971 Riley 4 | |
| Make | Alvis | Riley |
| Model | TA 14 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1148 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
