1964 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Volkswagen 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1964 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, 1970 Volkswagen 1600 (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Volkswagen 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Triumph Spitfire | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spitfire | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
