1973 Chrysler 160 vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler 160 and 1973 Triumph Spitfire were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler 160 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler 160 (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler 160 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler 160 weights approximately 295 kg more than 1973 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, 1973 Chrysler 160 (153 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler 160 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler 160 | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
| Model | 160 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1812 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2110 mm |
