1966 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1966 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 1 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. Both 1966 Triumph Spitfire and 1965 Triumph Spitfire are equipped with a 1,147 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1965 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, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (94 Nm @ 3760 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Triumph Spitfire | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Spitfire | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 725 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 37 L |
