1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 1990 TVR V8 S
To start off, 1990 TVR V8 S is newer by 42 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 3,947 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 TVR V8 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 TVR V8 S (240 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 TVR V8 S should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 100 kg more than 1990 TVR V8 S.
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, 1990 TVR V8 S (373 Nm) has 248 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm). This means 1990 TVR V8 S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Triumph Roadster | 1990 TVR V8 S | |
| Make | Triumph | TVR |
| Model | Roadster | V8 S |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1052 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2290 mm |
