1970 Triumph GT6 vs. 1970 Triumph 1300
To start off, both 1970 Triumph GT6 and 1970 Triumph 1300 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 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 1970 Triumph GT6.
Because 1970 Triumph GT6 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Triumph GT6. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph GT6 | 1970 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | GT6 | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
