1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 and 1970 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 weights approximately 306 kg more than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
| Model | 1750 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2110 mm |
