1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1975 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 21 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (325 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 708 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. (111 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Spitfire. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1975 Triumph Spitfire has manual transmission. 1975 Triumph Spitfire will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1975 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 461 Nm | 111 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 33 L |