1952 BMW 340 vs. 1952 Triumph TR2
To start off, both 1952 BMW 340 and 1952 Triumph TR2 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Triumph TR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1952 BMW 340. (53 HP @ 3750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 340. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 340 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1952 Triumph TR2.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 BMW 340 | 1952 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 340 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2250 mm |
