1972 Triumph TR6 vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 3,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Vauxhall Carlton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (355 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1972 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 515 kg more than 1972 Triumph TR6. 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, 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (532 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Vauxhall Carlton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Triumph TR6 | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Triumph | Vauxhall |
| Model | TR6 | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 532 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
