1972 Triumph 1500 vs. 1966 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1972 Triumph 1500 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Triumph 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Triumph Spitfire (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1972 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph 1500 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Triumph 1500 (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1972 Triumph 1500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Triumph 1500 | 1966 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | 1500 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 37 L |
