1947 Triumph Roadster vs. 1976 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR7 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph TR7 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1947 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 135 kg more than 1976 Triumph TR7.
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, 1976 Triumph TR7 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Triumph Roadster | 1976 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Roadster | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2170 mm |
