1979 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1971 Fiat 130
To start off, 1979 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,238 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Fiat 130 (163 HP) has 106 more horse power than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (57 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Fiat 130 should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat 130 weights approximately 783 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, 1971 Fiat 130 (255 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm). This means 1971 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Triumph Spitfire. 1971 Fiat 130 has automatic transmission and 1979 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph Spitfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Fiat 130 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Triumph Spitfire | 1971 Fiat 130 | |
Make | Triumph | Fiat |
Model | Spitfire | 130 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 3238 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 99 Nm | 255 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 787 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2730 mm |