2002 Nissan Pickup vs. 1953 Triumph TR2
To start off, 2002 Nissan Pickup is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Triumph TR2 (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2002 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Triumph TR2 should accelerate faster than 2002 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 552 kg more than 1953 Triumph TR2.
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, 2002 Nissan Pickup (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Nissan Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Nissan Pickup | 1953 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Nissan | Triumph |
| Model | Pickup | TR2 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2250 mm |
