1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1966 BMW 1602 and 1966 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6.
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, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 1602 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 44 L |
