1976 BMW 630 vs. 1979 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 BMW 630. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 BMW 630 would be higher. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 630 (173 HP) has 116 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 630 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 630 weights approximately 671 kg more than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1976 BMW 630 (251 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1976 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 630 | 1979 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 630 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 251 Nm | 99 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1458 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |