2006 Pontiac Solstice vs. 1968 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2006 Pontiac Solstice is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 2,376 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Pontiac Solstice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Pontiac Solstice should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
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, 2006 Pontiac Solstice (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Vitesse. (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Pontiac Solstice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Pontiac Solstice | 1968 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Solstice | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2376 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 53 L |
