1973 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1973 Triumph GT6
To start off, both 1973 Chevrolet Vega and 1973 Triumph GT6 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 85 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6.
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, 1973 Chevrolet Vega (167 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chevrolet Vega | 1973 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Vega | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 63 L |
