1972 Plymouth Valiant vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1972 Plymouth Valiant is newer by 22 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 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Plymouth Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Plymouth Valiant should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Plymouth Valiant weights approximately 211 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, 1972 Plymouth Valiant (401 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1972 Plymouth Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Plymouth Valiant | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Valiant | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5562 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1374 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2390 mm |
