1974 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1990 Honda Integra
To start off, 1990 Honda Integra is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Honda Integra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda Integra (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda Integra should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Integra weights approximately 230 kg more than 1974 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, 1990 Honda Integra (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda Integra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph Spitfire | 1990 Honda Integra | |
| Make | Triumph | Honda |
| Model | Spitfire | Integra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2560 mm |
