2000 MCC ForTwo vs. 1962 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2000 MCC ForTwo is newer by 38 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 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (40 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 2000 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 176 kg more than 2000 MCC ForTwo. 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, 1962 Triumph Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 MCC ForTwo. (100 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1962 Triumph Vitesse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 MCC ForTwo | 1962 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | MCC | Triumph |
| Model | ForTwo | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 799 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2330 mm |
