1968 Plymouth GTX vs. 1974 Triumph 2000
To start off, 1974 Triumph 2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Plymouth GTX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Plymouth GTX would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth GTX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Plymouth GTX (375 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1974 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Plymouth GTX should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth GTX weights approximately 352 kg more than 1974 Triumph 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Plymouth GTX (651 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph 2000. (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth GTX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Plymouth GTX | 1974 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Plymouth | Triumph |
| Model | GTX | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1597 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2700 mm |
