1969 Daihatsu Consorte vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is newer by 4 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 1,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Daihatsu Consorte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Daihatsu Consorte should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 40 kg more than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
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 1969 Daihatsu Consorte. (93 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Daihatsu Consorte.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Daihatsu Consorte | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Daihatsu | Triumph |
Model | Consorte | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1164 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 | 3800 RPM | 3760 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 685 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1460 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 37 L |