1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 30 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel 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 280 kg more than 1980 Nissan Laurel.
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. 1980 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1950 Alvis TA 14 has manual transmission. 1950 Alvis TA 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 14 | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TA 14 | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2680 mm |
