1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 1 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 1,622 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Austin A 60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
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 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Austin | Triumph |
Model | A 60 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 40 L |