2006 Pontiac GTO vs. 1971 Triumph TR6
To start off, 2006 Pontiac GTO is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 5,969 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1971 Triumph TR6. (104 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 900 kg more than 1971 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, 2006 Pontiac GTO (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph TR6. (194 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac GTO | 1971 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | GTO | TR6 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5969 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1985 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 64 L |
