1971 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 36 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 1,895 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 718 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph Spitfire | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spitfire | Touran |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2680 mm |
