1973 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1976 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1976 Triumph TR6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV (131 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 46 kg more than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
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, 1976 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV. (182 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1976 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | GTV | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 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 |
