1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1973 Fiat 500 and 1973 Triumph TR6 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,496 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 575 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 510 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 64 L |
