1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is newer by 35 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 3,996 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (290 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas 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, 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas (394 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm). This means 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Jaguar Vanden Plas | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Jaguar | Triumph |
| Model | Vanden Plas | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2110 mm |
