1961 Triumph TR3 vs. 1990 Volvo 960
To start off, 1990 Volvo 960 is newer by 29 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 2,383 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Volvo 960 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Volvo 960 (120 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Volvo 960 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Volvo 960 weights approximately 646 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 Triumph TR3 (172 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 960. (143 Nm). This means 1961 Triumph TR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph TR3 | 1990 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | TR3 | 960 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 904 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2780 mm |
