1973 Triumph GT6 vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, both 1973 Triumph GT6 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 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1973 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1973 Triumph GT6. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Triumph GT6 | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
Make | Triumph | Triumph |
Model | GT6 | TR6 |
Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 194 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2120 mm | 2250 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |