1999 Dodge Sidewinder vs. 1973 Triumph TR6
To start off, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is newer by 26 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Sidewinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (631 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1973 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 165 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, 1999 Dodge Sidewinder (720 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | 1973 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Dodge | Triumph |
| Model | Sidewinder | TR6 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 631 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2240 mm |
