1967 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2006 BMW 335
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 39 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 2,978 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 718 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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Vitesse | 2006 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Vitesse | 335 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
