1997 Porsche 911 vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1997 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph 1500 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Porsche 911 (424 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Porsche 911 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1973 Triumph 1500. 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, 1997 Porsche 911 (530 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Porsche 911 | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 424 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 63 L |
