1993 Porsche 928 vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1993 Porsche 928 is newer by 20 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 4,662 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1973 Triumph TR6. (123 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Porsche 928 weights approximately 410 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, 1993 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Porsche 928 | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 928 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4662 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2250 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 55 L |
