1955 Triumph TR3 vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR3 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 696 more horse power than 1955 Triumph TR3. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1955 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1955 Triumph TR3. 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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 721 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Triumph TR3. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Triumph TR3 | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Triumph | TVR |
| Model | TR3 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| 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 | 925 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 57 L |
