1990 Jaguar XJR-15 vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 29 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 146 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | XJR-15 | TR3 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 5993 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 307 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 53 L |
