1983 Toyota Corolla vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (122 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 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, 1966 Triumph Vitesse (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Toyota Corolla | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corolla | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1983 | 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 | 122 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |
