1972 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2010 Honda Civic
To start off, 2010 Honda Civic is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,339 cc (2 cylinders), 2010 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Civic (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Civic weights approximately 469 kg more than 1972 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, 2010 Honda Civic (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Triumph Spitfire | 2010 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Triumph | Honda |
| Model | Spitfire | Civic |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1249 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1785 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
