1983 Buick Electra vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1983 Buick Electra is newer by 11 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 4,129 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Buick Electra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Buick Electra (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Buick Electra should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Buick Electra weights approximately 910 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, 1983 Buick Electra (279 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1983 Buick Electra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Buick Electra | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Buick | Triumph |
| Model | Electra | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4129 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2110 mm |
