1967 Triumph Vitesse vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph GT6 (104 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 22 kg more than 1970 Triumph GT6.
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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (159 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Vitesse | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Vitesse | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
