1971 Renault 10 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1971 Renault 10 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,289 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Renault 10 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Renault 10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Renault 10 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1966 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, 1971 Renault 10 (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1971 Renault 10 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | 10 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 37 L |
