1962 Abarth 2400 vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1965 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 2,323 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Abarth 2400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1962 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1962 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Abarth 2400 | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 2400 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2323 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2140 mm |
