1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1964 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 310 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1964 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 62.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |