1964 Steyr 700C vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1964 Steyr 700C and 1964 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1964 Steyr 700C. (20 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1964 Steyr 700C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 165 kg more than 1964 Steyr 700C. 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, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Steyr 700C. (40 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Steyr 700C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Steyr 700C | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Steyr | Triumph |
| Model | 700C | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Size | 643 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3190 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2110 mm |
