1950 Alvis TB 14 vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 38 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 242 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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.
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1950 Alvis TB 14 | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Alvis | Ferrari |
Model | TB 14 | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1892 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 110 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 74 L |