1964 Triumph TR4 vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1964 Triumph TR4 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 198 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4.
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, 1964 Triumph TR4 (172 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1964 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Triumph TR4 | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | TR4 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 54 L |
