1971 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, both 1971 Triumph Spitfire and 1971 Vauxhall Firenza 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 4 more horse power than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza weights approximately 110 kg more than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Triumph Spitfire (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza. (91 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph Spitfire | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Triumph | Vauxhall |
| Model | Spitfire | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1256 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2470 mm |
