1967 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1974 Triumph TR6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 1974 Triumph TR6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 290 kg more than 1974 Triumph TR6. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph TR6. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Corvette | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 64 L |
