1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (161 HP) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 1185 kg more than 1970 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, 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (380 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Triumph |
| Model | Ninety-Eight | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5736 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1935 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 3690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3230 mm | 2110 mm |
