1993 Jaguar XJ vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1993 Jaguar XJ is newer by 26 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Jaguar XJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Jaguar XJ (318 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 1967 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, 1993 Jaguar XJ (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1993 Jaguar XJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Jaguar XJ | 1967 Triumph Vitesse | |
Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
Model | XJ | Vitesse |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5993 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 318 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.5 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 39 L |