1971 BMW 3 vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1971 BMW 3 and 1971 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 BMW 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1971 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, 1971 BMW 3 (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 3 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2110 mm |
