1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1957 Triumph TR3
To start off, both 1957 Porsche 356 and 1957 Triumph TR3 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Triumph TR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Triumph TR3 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1957 Porsche 356. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1957 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Triumph TR3 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Porsche 356 | 1957 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 356 | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 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 | 790 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
