1989 BMW 750 vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 BMW 750 (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1964 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1989 BMW 750 | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 750 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 40 L |