1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1968 Porsche 911 is newer by 2 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 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 156 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 158 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 44 L |
