1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1980 Toyota Century
To start off, 1980 Toyota Century 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 3,375 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Century weights approximately 385 kg more than 1950 Alvis TA 14. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Alvis TA 14 | 1980 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Alvis | Toyota |
| Model | TA 14 | Century |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 3375 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 167 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |
