1966 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1966 Avanti Avanti and 1966 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 735 kg more than 1966 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.
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1966 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Avanti | Triumph |
Model | Avanti | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 37 L |