1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1948 Alvis TA 14
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 22 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, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1948 Alvis TA 14. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 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 1970 Alpine A 110.
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:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1948 Alvis TA 14 | |
Make | Alpine | Alvis |
Model | A 110 | TA 14 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1892 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 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 | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2750 mm |