1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1955 Triumph TR2
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Triumph TR2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Triumph TR2 would be higher. At 3,163 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1955 Triumph TR2. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1955 Triumph TR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1955 Triumph TR2. 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 Porsche 911 (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Triumph TR2. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Triumph TR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1955 Triumph TR2 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | TR2 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3163 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1280 mm |
