1971 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1967 Triumph 1300
To start off, 1971 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph 1300 would be higher. Both 1971 Triumph Spitfire and 1967 Triumph 1300 are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph 1300 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph 1300 weights approximately 138 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, 1967 Triumph 1300 (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph Spitfire | 1967 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Spitfire | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
