1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is newer by 2 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 162 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe.
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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe (190 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Coupe | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | Coupe | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |
