2000 Caterham 7 vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2000 Caterham 7 is newer by 34 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Caterham 7 (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 476 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7.
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, 2000 Caterham 7 (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Caterham | Triumph |
| Model | 7 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |
