1997 BMW 850 vs. 1965 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1997 BMW 850 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 BMW 850 (329 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (66 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1965 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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Triumph Spitfire. (94 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 1965 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 850 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 1997 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 94 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2140 mm |