2007 BMW 525 vs. 1974 Triumph TR6
To start off, 2007 BMW 525 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph TR6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph TR6 would be higher. At 5,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 525 (216 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1974 Triumph TR6. (101 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph TR6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 525 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1974 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, 2007 BMW 525 (250 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph TR6. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph TR6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 525 | 1974 Triumph TR6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 525 | TR6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5497 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |
