1967 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1967 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 1967 Triumph Vitesse and 1967 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 TVR Tuscan (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 148 kg more than 1967 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 TVR Tuscan (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Vitesse | 1967 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Triumph | TVR |
| Model | Vitesse | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 71 L |
