1970 Triumph 1300 vs. 1970 TVR Vixen
To start off, both 1970 Triumph 1300 and 1970 TVR Vixen were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 TVR Vixen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 TVR Vixen (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1970 Triumph 1300. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 TVR Vixen should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 128 kg more than 1970 TVR Vixen.
Because 1970 TVR Vixen is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 TVR Vixen. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Triumph 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 TVR Vixen (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 TVR Vixen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Triumph 1300 | 1970 TVR Vixen | |
| Make | Triumph | TVR |
| Model | 1300 | Vixen |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 787 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
