1969 Chevrolet Vega vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1969 Chevrolet Vega is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Chevrolet Vega is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1969 Chevrolet Vega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chevrolet Vega weights approximately 75 kg more than 1966 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, 1969 Chevrolet Vega (164 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Chevrolet Vega will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. 1969 Chevrolet Vega has automatic transmission and 1966 Triumph Vitesse has manual transmission. 1966 Triumph Vitesse will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Chevrolet Vega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1969 Chevrolet Vega | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Vega | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.9 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 39 L |