1970 Triumph 1300 vs. 1967 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph 1300 is newer by 3 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph GT6 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1967 Triumph GT6.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph 1300 | 1967 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | 1300 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 44 L |
