1979 Honda Accord vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Accord (80 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 110 kg more than 1972 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 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Honda | Triumph |
Model | Accord | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1979 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 80 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2110 mm |