1973 Triumph 1500 vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 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 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 433 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 605 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph 1500 | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Triumph | Porsche |
| Model | 1500 | 911 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2350 mm |
