1979 Buick Century vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP) has 37 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 680 kg more than 1970 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Century | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2110 mm |
