1967 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 40 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 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (281 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Vitesse | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vitesse | Golf |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
