1953 Rover P4 vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 706 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Rover P4 | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Rover | Triumph |
| Model | P4 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1486 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2110 mm |
