1978 Toyota Century vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1978 Toyota Century is newer by 17 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 3,376 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Century (167 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Century weights approximately 901 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, 1978 Toyota Century (270 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3. 1978 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1961 Triumph TR3 has manual transmission. 1961 Triumph TR3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Century | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Century | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3376 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2240 mm |
