1968 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 370 kg more than 1968 Fiat 500. 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, 1963 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat 500 | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.5 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 40 L |
