1985 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1955 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1985 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 30 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 5,013 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (190 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1955 Triumph TR3. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1955 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 549 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, 1985 Pontiac Firebird (325 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Triumph TR3. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac Firebird | 1955 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5013 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1474 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 29 L |
