1996 BMW M3 vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1996 BMW M3 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW M3 (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW M3 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1966 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, 1996 BMW M3 (320 Nm) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm). This means 1996 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW M3 | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | M3 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 44 L |
