1948 Triumph Roadster vs. 2010 SsangYong Stavic
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Stavic is newer by 62 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 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Stavic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Stavic should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Stavic weights approximately 771 kg more than 1948 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, 2010 SsangYong Stavic (342 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Stavic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 2010 SsangYong Stavic has automatic transmission and 1948 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1948 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 SsangYong Stavic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Triumph Roadster | 2010 SsangYong Stavic | |
Make | Triumph | SsangYong |
Model | Roadster | Stavic |
Year Released | 1948 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1776 cc | 2696 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 342 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1923 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 3010 mm |