1971 Renault 10 vs. 1971 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1971 Renault 10 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 Triumph Spitfire (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1971 Renault 10. (47 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 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 10 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Triumph Spitfire (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Renault 10. (95 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Renault 10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Renault 10 | 1971 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Renault | Triumph |
| Model | 10 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 97 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2110 mm |
