1971 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1967 Triumph Vitesse
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 Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Triumph Vitesse would be higher. At 1,596 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Triumph Vitesse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Triumph Vitesse (70 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Triumph Vitesse should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Triumph Vitesse weights approximately 102 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 Vitesse (125 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Triumph Vitesse 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 Vitesse | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Spitfire | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2270 mm |
