1990 Porsche 911 vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 24 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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 (946 Nm) has 788 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (158 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 911 | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 911 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 94 HP |
| Torque | 946 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 350 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 930 kg |
