1961 Triumph TR3 vs. 1969 Volvo 120
To start off, 1969 Volvo 120 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph TR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph TR3 would be higher. 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 20 more horse power than 1969 Volvo 120. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph TR3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Volvo 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 120 weights approximately 126 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volvo 120. (158 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volvo 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph TR3 | 1969 Volvo 120 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | TR3 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 904 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
