1967 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 43 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (306 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 878 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, 2010 Lexus IS (375 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Triumph Vitesse | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Triumph | Lexus |
| Model | Vitesse | IS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 375 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 882 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4636 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
