1985 Pontiac 6000 vs. 1969 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1985 Pontiac 6000 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 2,474 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Pontiac 6000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1969 Triumph GT6.
Let's talk about torque, 1985 Pontiac 6000 (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Pontiac 6000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Pontiac 6000 | 1969 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | 6000 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2474 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
