1964 Fiat Cabriolet vs. 1980 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1980 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat Cabriolet would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (71 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (62 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Fiat Cabriolet weights approximately 75 kg more than 1980 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 1980 Triumph Spitfire (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet. (94 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat Cabriolet.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Fiat Cabriolet | 1980 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | Cabriolet | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 94 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 33 L |