2001 Toyota Condor vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 37 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 2,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Condor (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (62 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Condor should accelerate faster than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 754 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, 2001 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Condor | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Condor | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.5 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1459 kg | 705 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
