1979 Toyota Carina vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1979 Toyota Carina is newer by 13 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (89 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Carina. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Carina.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Toyota Carina | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Carina | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1587 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 74.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 38 L |