1958 Abarth 1000 vs. 1958 Triumph TR3
To start off, both 1958 Abarth 1000 and 1958 Triumph TR3 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Triumph TR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Triumph TR3 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Triumph TR3 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1958 Abarth 1000. 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:
| 1958 Abarth 1000 | 1958 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 996 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 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 | 680 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |
