1965 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1966 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 155 kg more than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Triumph Vitesse | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Vitesse | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 37 L |
