1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 15 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 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
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1981 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Triumph |
Model | W 123 Coupe | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1981 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 2307 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1530 mm |