1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (133 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 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, 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Alfa Romeo Alfa 6 | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Alfa 6 | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1984 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 133 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 178 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.2 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 39 L |