1978 Renault Alpine vs. 1963 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1978 Renault Alpine is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,664 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Renault Alpine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Renault Alpine (148 HP) has 86 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Renault Alpine should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 1978 Renault Alpine (204 Nm) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm). This means 1978 Renault Alpine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Renault Alpine | 1963 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Renault | Triumph |
Model | Alpine | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 204 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |