1971 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1974 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 1974 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen Passat (59 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 140 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, 1971 Triumph Spitfire (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Volkswagen Passat. (94 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph Spitfire | 1974 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spitfire | Passat |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1271 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2480 mm |
