1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1949 Alvis TB 14
To start off, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alvis TB 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alvis TB 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Alvis TB 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (76 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Alvis TB 14. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1949 Alvis TB 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alvis TB 14 weights approximately 695 kg more than 1957 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.
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1957 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1949 Alvis TB 14 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
Model | Giulietta | TB 14 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1949 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 110 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2750 mm |