1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1975 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 135 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
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, 1975 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1975 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 1000 | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 1000 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 998 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |
