2001 Lancia Nea vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 35 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 2,445 cc, 2001 Lancia Nea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lancia Nea (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 434 kg more than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1966 Triumph Vitesse is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Triumph Vitesse. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Lancia Nea, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (158 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.

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