1967 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1953 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1967 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Triumph TR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 90 kg more than 1953 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, 1953 Triumph TR2 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Triumph TR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Alfa Romeo GT | 1953 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | GT | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2160 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 56 L |
