1971 Land Rover Serie II vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1973 Triumph GT6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph GT6 (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 580 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1973 Triumph GT6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, both vehicles can yield 158 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Land Rover Serie II | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | Serie II | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2120 mm |
