1959 Abarth 600 vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1970 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 195 kg more than 1959 Abarth 600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 600 | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 600 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 41 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
