1973 Chrysler Charger vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, both 1973 Chrysler Charger 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 4,342 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Chrysler Charger (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Chrysler Charger should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 550 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 Charger (355 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Chrysler Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Chrysler Charger | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
| Model | Charger | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4342 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2110 mm |
