1964 Triumph TR4 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1964 Triumph TR4. (100 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph TR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1964 Triumph TR4. 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph TR4. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph TR4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Triumph TR4 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | TR4 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2138 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 4491 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1978 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1303 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2450 mm |
