1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1959 Cadillac 62 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 6,381 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Cadillac 62 (325 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1947 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1068 kg more than 1947 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, 1959 Cadillac 62 (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 458 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Triumph Roadster. 1959 Cadillac 62 has automatic transmission and 1947 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1947 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Cadillac 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Cadillac 62 | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | 62 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6381 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2550 mm |
