1967 Dodge Monaco vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1967 Dodge Monaco is newer by 3 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 6,284 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Dodge Monaco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Dodge Monaco (290 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Dodge Monaco should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Dodge Monaco weights approximately 882 kg more than 1964 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, 1967 Dodge Monaco (515 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Dodge Monaco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Dodge Monaco | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Dodge | Triumph |
| Model | Monaco | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6284 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 515 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1762 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |
