1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1969 Dodge Dart 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 3,248 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Dart (105 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Dart should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 473 kg more than 1967 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Dodge Dart | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Dodge | Triumph |
| Model | Dart | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3248 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 40 L |
