1973 Fiat 500 vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1973 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Spitfire weights approximately 255 kg more than 1973 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Triumph Spitfire (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 500. (37 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Spitfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 500 | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 37 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 525 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2110 mm |
