1982 Toyota Crown vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1982 Toyota Crown is newer by 16 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Toyota Crown (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Crown should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Toyota Crown weights approximately 458 kg more than 1966 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, 1982 Toyota Crown (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Toyota Crown | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Crown | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1982 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1988 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 157 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1338 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 53 L |