1968 Porsche 911 vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1968 Porsche 911 and 1968 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Porsche 911 (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Porsche 911 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Porsche 911. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Porsche 911 | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 63 L |
