1970 Alpine A 110 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1970 Alpine A 110 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alpine A 110 (118 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Alpine A 110.
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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alpine A 110. (122 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Alpine A 110 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alpine | Triumph |
Model | A 110 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |