1994 BMW M5 vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 44 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 3,795 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (340 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 269 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 562 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, 1994 BMW M5 (401 Nm) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 1994 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW M5 | 1950 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | M5 | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3795 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1163 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
