1966 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2012 Nissan NV
To start off, 2012 Nissan NV is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan NV (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan NV should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NV weights approximately 1828 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 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, 2012 Nissan NV (521 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan NV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Triumph Vitesse | 2012 Nissan NV | |
| Make | Triumph | Nissan |
| Model | Vitesse | NV |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 6111 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2156 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3711 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 106 L |
