1961 Triumph TR3 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, both 1961 Triumph TR3 and 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,583 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 466 kg more than 1961 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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph TR3 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
| Make | Triumph | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | TR3 | 2600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 904 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 60 L |
