2009 BMW 325 vs. 1966 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 43 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1966 Triumph GT6. (95 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph GT6.
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, 2009 BMW 325 (315 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1966 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 325 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 315 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |
