1975 BMW 315 vs. 1975 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1975 BMW 315 and 1975 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Triumph 2000 (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1975 BMW 315. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Triumph 2000 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 315. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1975 BMW 315. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1975 Triumph 2000 (135 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 315. (110 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 315.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 315 | 1975 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 315 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2700 mm |
