1967 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1955 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 4,958 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (290 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1955 Triumph TR2. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1967 Chevrolet Camaro (393 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Camaro | 1955 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Camaro | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4958 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2250 mm |
