1964 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Vitesse 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 14 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Triumph Vitesse | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
Make | Triumph | Volvo |
Model | Vitesse | 66 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1289 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |