1970 Triumph GT6 vs. 1970 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1970 Triumph GT6 and 1970 Triumph TR6 were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 104 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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, 1970 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph GT6 | 1970 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | GT6 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
