1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1986 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1986 Toyota Crown 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Crown (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Crown 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 245 kg more than 1986 Toyota Crown.
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 Toyota Crown 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 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Alvis TB 14 | 1986 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Alvis | Toyota |
Model | TB 14 | Crown |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2700 mm |