1961 Fiat 1300 vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, both 1961 Fiat 1300 and 1961 Triumph TR3 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 30 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 1300. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 56 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 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 1300. (106 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Fiat 1300 | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 1300 | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1481 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
