1961 Triumph TR3 vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1961 Triumph TR3 and 1961 Triumph Vitesse 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 31 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph TR3 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. 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 Triumph TR3 (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph TR3 | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | TR3 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 904 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 29 L |
