1963 Abarth 700 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Abarth 700 (63 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Abarth 700 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 217 kg more than 1963 Abarth 700.
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, 1979 Triumph Spitfire (99 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth 700. (69 Nm). This means 1979 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Abarth 700 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Abarth | Triumph |
Model | 700 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 695 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 69 Nm | 99 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2110 mm |