1973 Triumph Spitfire vs. 2010 BMW 118
To start off, 2010 BMW 118 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 BMW 118 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 118 (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 118 should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 118 weights approximately 595 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, 2010 BMW 118 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 118 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph Spitfire | 2010 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Triumph | BMW |
| Model | Spitfire | 118 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 56 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2660 mm |
