1985 BMW M6 vs. 1978 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1985 BMW M6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Triumph TR7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Triumph TR7 would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1978 Triumph TR7. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph TR7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M6 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1978 Triumph TR7. 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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph TR7. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph TR7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1978 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | M6 | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 90.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
