1972 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 1972 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1972 Alfa Romeo GT and 1972 Triumph TR6 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT. (145 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Alfa Romeo GT | 1972 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | GT | TR6 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1085 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 64 L |