1951 Singer SM 1500 vs. 1969 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1969 Triumph TR6 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Singer SM 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Singer SM 1500 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph TR6 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (47 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1951 Singer SM 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1951 Singer SM 1500. 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, 1969 Triumph TR6 (223 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Singer SM 1500. (98 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Singer SM 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Singer SM 1500 | 1969 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Singer | Triumph |
| Model | SM 1500 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 98 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2240 mm |
