1971 Triumph TR6 vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1971 Triumph TR6 and 1971 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Triumph TR6 (104 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1971 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph TR6 | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | TR6 | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |
