1972 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2012 Lada Niva
To start off, 2012 Lada Niva is newer by 40 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 1,688 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lada Niva (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lada Niva should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lada Niva weights approximately 505 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, 2012 Lada Niva (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2012 Lada Niva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Triumph Spitfire | 2012 Lada Niva | |
| Make | Triumph | Lada |
| Model | Spitfire | Niva |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1688 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2210 mm |
