1982 Porsche 930 vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1982 Porsche 930 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 930 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1975 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, 1982 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Porsche 930 | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 930 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
