2007 BMW 120 vs. 1965 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 120 (148 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 455 kg more than 1965 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, 2007 BMW 120 (200 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Vitesse. (126 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Vitesse.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 120 | 1965 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 120 | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 53 L |
