2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 1950 Triumph Roadster

To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 59 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (71 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1950 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 89 kg more than 2009 Toyota Tacoma.

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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Triumph Roadster. (147 Nm). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Triumph Roadster.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Toyota Tacoma 1950 Triumph Roadster
Make Toyota Triumph
Model Tacoma Roadster
Year Released 2009 1950
Body Type Pickup Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2701 cc 2088 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 157 HP 71 HP
Engine RPM 6200 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 147 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 7.0:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 3 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1074 kg 1163 kg
Vehicle Length 5290 mm 4220 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 3240 mm 2390 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 79 L 54 L


 

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