1961 Triumph TR3 vs. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 34 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 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 696 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, 1995 Vauxhall Carlton (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1995 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph TR3 | 1995 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Triumph | Vauxhall |
| Model | TR3 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 531 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 904 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
