1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1948 Alvis TA 14
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Alvis TA 14. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Alvis TA 14 would be higher. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Alvis TA 14 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1948 Alvis TA 14. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Alvis TA 14 weights approximately 792 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1948 Alvis TA 14 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Alvis |
Model | Giulia | TA 14 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1422 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2750 mm |