1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 850 (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 850 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Triumph Spitfire (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Abarth 850 | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 850 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |
