1972 AMC Javelin vs. 1972 Triumph 1500
To start off, both 1972 AMC Javelin and 1972 Triumph 1500 were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Javelin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 AMC Javelin (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 AMC Javelin should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Javelin weights approximately 502 kg more than 1972 Triumph 1500. 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, 1972 AMC Javelin (387 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Javelin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1972 AMC Javelin | 1972 Triumph 1500 | |
Make | AMC | Triumph |
Model | Javelin | 1500 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 60 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 387 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 63 L |