1946 Triumph Roadster vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1961 Triumph TR3 is newer by 15 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 2,138 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Triumph TR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph TR3 (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1946 Triumph Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 246 kg more than 1961 Triumph TR3.
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, 1961 Triumph TR3 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Triumph Roadster. (126 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Triumph Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Triumph Roadster | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Roadster | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1776 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2240 mm |
