1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1968 Honda S800
To start off, 1968 Honda S800 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TB 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 67 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 801 kg more than 1968 Honda S800.
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 TB 14 | 1968 Honda S800 | |
Make | Alvis | Honda |
Model | TB 14 | S800 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2010 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 35 L |