1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 17 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 212 kg more than 1950 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Roadster |
Year Released | 1967 | 1950 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 54 L |