1973 Triumph TR6 vs. 1967 Triumph TR5
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph TR5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph TR5 would be higher. Both 1973 Triumph TR6 and 1967 Triumph TR5 are equipped with a 2,498 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph TR5 (150 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1973 Triumph TR6. (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph TR5 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Triumph TR5.
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, 1967 Triumph TR5 (222 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph TR5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph TR6 | 1967 Triumph TR5 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | TR6 | TR5 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 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 | 1120 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
