1967 Triumph 1300 vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, both 1967 Triumph 1300 and 1967 Triumph Vitesse were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Triumph 1300. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 36 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Because 1967 Triumph Vitesse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Triumph Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1967 Triumph 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph 1300 | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | 1300 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 40 L |
