1988 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1967 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1967 Triumph GT6. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 375 kg more than 1967 Triumph GT6. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Pontiac Grand Am (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Pontiac Grand Am | 1967 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Am | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 44 L |
