1997 Chevrolet Express vs. 1946 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1997 Chevrolet Express is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Chevrolet Express (217 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1214 kg more than 1946 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, 1997 Chevrolet Express (379 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1997 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster. 1997 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 1946 Triumph Roadster has manual transmission. 1946 Triumph Roadster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Chevrolet Express | 1946 Triumph Roadster | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Express | Roadster |
Year Released | 1997 | 1946 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 1776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 379 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2364 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2550 mm |