1980 Buick Electra vs. 1963 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1980 Buick Electra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 5,032 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Buick Electra (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Buick Electra weights approximately 845 kg more than 1963 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, 1980 Buick Electra (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1980 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Buick Electra | 1963 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Electra | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5032 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2270 mm |
