1967 Triumph GT6 vs. 1974 Volvo 164
To start off, 1974 Volvo 164 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Volvo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volvo 164 (142 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1967 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volvo 164 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volvo 164 weights approximately 500 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, 1974 Volvo 164 (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Volvo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph GT6 | 1974 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | GT6 | 164 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 58 L |
