1970 Triumph GT6 vs. 1973 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1973 Triumph Dolomite is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph GT6 would be higher. Both 1970 Triumph GT6 and 1973 Triumph Dolomite are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Dolomite (127 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Dolomite should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Dolomite weights approximately 131 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Dolomite. (158 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph GT6 | 1973 Triumph Dolomite | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | GT6 | Dolomite |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |
