1968 Fiat 125 vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1968 Fiat 125 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat 125 (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat 125 should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 192 kg more than 1968 Fiat 125.
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, 1968 Fiat 125 (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat 125 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Fiat 125 | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 125 | Roadster |
Year Released | 1968 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 106 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2550 mm |