1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1980 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1980 Toyota Carina 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 Toyota Carina (89 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Carina 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 465 kg more than 1980 Toyota Carina.
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 | 1980 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TA 14 | Carina |
Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2510 mm |