1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1953 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 441 kg more than 1953 Triumph TR2.
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 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 788 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1953 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 90 HP |
| Torque | 946 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 350 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 894 kg |
