1962 Triumph TR4 vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph TR4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph TR4 would be higher. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Triumph TR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph TR4 (100 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph TR4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph TR4 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 1962 Triumph TR4 (173 Nm @ 3350 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph TR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Triumph TR4 | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | TR4 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3350 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
