1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 20 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (77 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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 | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TB 14 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 66 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2340 mm |