1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6.
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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Roadster | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2088 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1170 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
