1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1948 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 385 kg more than 1948 Triumph Roadster.
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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 803 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Triumph Roadster. (146 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Triumph Roadster. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1948 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1948 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1948 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Corvette | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1948 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
