1950 Fiat 1400 vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1961 Triumph TR3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Fiat 1400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Fiat 1400 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 58 more horse power than 1950 Fiat 1400. (43 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1950 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 226 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 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Fiat 1400. (87 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Fiat 1400 | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1400 | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
