1967 Triumph GT6 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1978 Triumph TR7 is newer by 11 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. Both 1967 Triumph GT6 and 1978 Triumph TR7 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Triumph TR7 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Triumph TR7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Triumph TR7 weights approximately 188 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, 1978 Triumph TR7 (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Triumph TR7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph GT6 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | GT6 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |
