1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (168 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (220 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1568 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 125 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.4:1 | 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 | 630 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |