1968 Cadillac Fleetwood vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood would be higher. At 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (375 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood (712 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Cadillac Fleetwood | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | Fleetwood | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7725 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5800 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3380 mm | 2110 mm |
