1964 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 733 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, 1985 Chevrolet Corvette (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 356 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Triumph Spitfire | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Triumph | Chevrolet |
Model | Spitfire | Corvette |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1147 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 91 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1438 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |