2001 Pontiac Grand Am vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Grand Am weights approximately 630 kg more than 1973 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, 2001 Pontiac Grand Am (278 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Grand Am | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Grand Am | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 278 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2110 mm |
