1987 Porsche 911 vs. 1974 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1987 Porsche 911 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Dolomite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Dolomite would be higher. At 3,587 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 911 weights approximately 387 kg more than 1974 Triumph Dolomite.
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, 1987 Porsche 911 (763 Nm) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Dolomite. (150 Nm). This means 1987 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Porsche 911 | 1974 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Porsche | Triumph |
Model | 911 | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1987 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 3587 cc | 1854 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 96 HP |
Torque | 763 Nm | 150 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 948 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |