1971 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 41 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1804 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Spitfire. (97 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph Spitfire | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Triumph | Land Rover |
| Model | Spitfire | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 97 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2891 mm |
