1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 911 (316 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 587 kg more than 1965 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 324 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1467 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 29 L |
