1966 Triumph GT6 vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 696 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 TVR Speed 12 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1966 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, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 723 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Triumph GT6 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Triumph | TVR |
| Model | GT6 | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 57 L |
