1994 Porsche 993 vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1994 Porsche 993 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 3,599 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 993 (282 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 993 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6. 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, 1994 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph GT6. (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Porsche 993 | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 993 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3599 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1420 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
