1972 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 BMW Touring is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph GT6 (95 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW Touring weights approximately 166 kg more than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | Touring | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
