1965 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1967 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1967 Triumph GT6 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph GT6 (94 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph GT6 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Triumph Spitfire | 1967 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Spitfire | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3760 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 44 L |
