1990 Porsche 928 vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 18 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 928 weights approximately 750 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1990 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Porsche 928 | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Porsche | Triumph |
| Model | 928 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4664 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2110 mm |
