1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 19 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 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chevrolet Vega should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 158 kg more than 1969 Chevrolet Vega.
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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1950 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1950 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Vega | Roadster |
Year Released | 1969 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 2088 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 147 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 1163 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |