1952 Fiat 1900 vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1952 Fiat 1900 is newer by 4 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 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Fiat 1900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1952 Fiat 1900. (52 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1952 Fiat 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Fiat 1900 weights approximately 23 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
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, 1952 Fiat 1900 (131 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Fiat 1900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Fiat 1900 | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 1900 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1952 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2550 mm |