1995 BMW M5 vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 819 kg more than 1962 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, 1995 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | M5 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 251 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 29 L |
