1973 Triumph TR6 vs. 2010 BMW M6
To start off, 2010 BMW M6 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 377 more horse power than 1973 Triumph TR6. (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M6 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1973 Triumph TR6. 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, 2010 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph TR6 | 2010 BMW M6 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | TR6 | M6 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4872 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2781 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
