1954 BMW 502 vs. 1967 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1967 Triumph GT6 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 BMW 502 (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1967 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 BMW 502 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1967 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 BMW 502 (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1954 BMW 502 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1967 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 502 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |
