2000 Honda Civic vs. 1968 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2000 Honda Civic is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1968 Triumph GT6. (105 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 290 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 1968 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Civic | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
