1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1950 Alvis TA 14
To start off, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1950 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1950 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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:
| 1956 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1950 Alvis TA 14 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
| Model | Giulietta | TA 14 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |
