1968 Triumph Vitesse vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, 2011 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (155 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1968 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, 2011 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph Vitesse | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Vitesse | 120 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 53 L |
