1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1961 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 600 and 1961 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,594 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 285 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1961 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1961 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 29 L |
