2009 BMW 650 vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph GT6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph GT6 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1972 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1972 Triumph GT6. 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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph GT6. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 650 | GT6 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 490 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
