1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1990 Honda Concerto is newer by 23 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 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Concerto (111 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 180 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.
Because 1967 Triumph Vitesse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Triumph Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Honda Concerto, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda Concerto (136 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Concerto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Concerto | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Concerto | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1589 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2270 mm |
