1973 Triumph TR6 vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1973 Triumph TR6 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,498 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Triumph TR6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph TR6 (123 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph TR6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph TR6 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1968 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, 1973 Triumph TR6 (194 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph TR6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph TR6 | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | TR6 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2250 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 53 L |
