1947 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, both 1947 Jaguar Mark IV and 1947 Triumph Roadster were released in the same year (1947). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,485 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1947 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 640 kg more than 1947 Triumph Roadster. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1947 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1947 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Jaguar Mark IV | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | Mark IV | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2550 mm |
