1982 Audi 80 vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1982 Audi 80 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. Both 1982 Audi 80 and 1974 Triumph Spitfire are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1982 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1982 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Audi 80 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Audi 80 (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Audi 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Audi 80 | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Audi | Triumph |
| Model | 80 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 100 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2110 mm |
