2007 BMW 330 vs. 1961 Triumph TR3
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 46 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 330 (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1961 Triumph TR3. (101 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph TR3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 696 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, 2007 BMW 330 (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph TR3. (172 Nm @ 3350 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph TR3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 330 | 1961 Triumph TR3 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 330 | TR3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2138 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3350 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 904 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 53 L |
