1974 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1999 Volkswagen Bora
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Bora is newer by 25 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Bora should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Bora weights approximately 460 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, 1999 Volkswagen Bora (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph Spitfire | 1999 Volkswagen Bora | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | Spitfire | Bora |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2520 mm |
