1961 Triumph TR3 vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 51 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 476 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (389 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Triumph TR3 | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | TR3 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 904 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2451 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 64 L |
