1977 Alpine A 110 vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1977 Alpine A 110 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,647 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Alpine A 110 (95 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 152 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Alpine A 110 (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1977 Alpine A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Alpine A 110 | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alpine | Triumph |
Model | A 110 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1647 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 95 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 40 L |