1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1971 Fiat 124 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 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 124 (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 124 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 124 weights approximately 132 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 Triumph Spitfire (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 124 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2110 mm |
