1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1967 Triumph Vitesse is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 135 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 (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulia | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 745 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 39 L |