1954 GAZ M-20 vs. 1954 Triumph TR2
To start off, both 1954 GAZ M-20 and 1954 Triumph TR2 were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1954 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1954 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 GAZ M-20 | 1954 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | GAZ | Triumph |
| Model | M-20 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2120 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2250 mm |
