1964 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1971 ZAZ 966
To start off, 1971 ZAZ 966 is newer by 7 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 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1971 ZAZ 966. (27 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1971 ZAZ 966. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 ZAZ 966 weights approximately 35 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, 1964 Triumph Spitfire (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 ZAZ 966. (52 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 ZAZ 966.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Triumph Spitfire | 1971 ZAZ 966 | |
| Make | Triumph | ZAZ |
| Model | Spitfire | 966 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 885 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 27 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 52 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 54.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2170 mm |
