1960 Land Rover 88 vs. 1971 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1971 Triumph GT6 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Land Rover 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph GT6 (107 HP) has 40 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 540 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1971 Triumph GT6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Triumph GT6 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Land Rover 88 | 1971 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | 88 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 107 HP |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3630 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2120 mm |
