1950 Alvis TA 14 vs. 1985 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1985 Nissan Silvia is newer by 35 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, 1985 Nissan Silvia (133 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Silvia 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 225 kg more than 1985 Nissan Silvia.
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 | 1985 Nissan Silvia | |
| Make | Alvis | Nissan |
| Model | TA 14 | Silvia |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1809 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
