1962 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1973 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1973 Triumph 1500 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1973 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 59 kg more than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
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 Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Triumph Vitesse | 1973 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Vitesse | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 906 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
