1964 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 17 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Celica weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. 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, 1981 Toyota Celica (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Triumph Spitfire | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Triumph | Toyota |
Model | Spitfire | Celica |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2620 mm |