1988 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 40 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 5,012 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (130 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1948 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 345 kg more than 1948 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, 1988 Chevrolet Camaro (312 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Chevrolet Camaro | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Camaro | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5012 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.3 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2550 mm |
