1971 Triumph 1500 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1971 Triumph 1500 is newer by 6 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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Triumph Vitesse (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph 1500 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
