1987 Alpine V6 vs. 1964 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1987 Alpine V6 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,457 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Alpine V6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Alpine V6 (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Alpine V6 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Alpine V6 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1964 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, 1987 Alpine V6 (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1987 Alpine V6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Alpine V6 | 1964 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Alpine | Triumph |
| Model | V6 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 2457 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2270 mm |
