1994 BMW 840 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1994 BMW 840 is newer by 29 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW 840 weights approximately 860 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, 1994 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 BMW 840 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 840 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 53 L |
