1977 Plymouth Volare vs. 1955 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1977 Plymouth Volare is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR3 would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Plymouth Volare is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Plymouth Volare (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1955 Triumph TR3. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Plymouth Volare should accelerate faster than 1955 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 540 kg more than 1955 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, 1977 Plymouth Volare (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Triumph TR3. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1977 Plymouth Volare will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Plymouth Volare | 1955 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | Volare | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2240 mm |
