1972 Rover 3.5 vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1972 Rover 3.5 is newer by 6 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Rover 3.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Rover 3.5 (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Rover 3.5 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 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, 1972 Rover 3.5 (276 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1972 Rover 3.5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Rover 3.5 | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | 3.5 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3532 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 276 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2270 mm |
