1968 Opel GT vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 3 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 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Triumph Spitfire (66 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel GT weights approximately 145 kg more 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Opel GT | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Opel | Triumph |
| Model | GT | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1078 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3760 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 61 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 37 L |
