1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1986 Lotus Excel
To start off, 1986 Lotus Excel is newer by 36 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lotus Excel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Lotus Excel (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Lotus Excel 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 338 kg more than 1986 Lotus Excel.
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. 1986 Lotus Excel has automatic transmission and 1950 Alvis TB 14 has manual transmission. 1950 Alvis TB 14 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Lotus Excel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TB 14 | 1986 Lotus Excel | |
Make | Alvis | Lotus |
Model | TB 14 | Excel |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 129 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1177 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 31 L |