1960 Abarth 850 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1966 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 850 would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 850. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 155 kg more than 1960 Abarth 850. 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, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 850. (70 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 850 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 850 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3600 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 37 L |