2007 Honda CR-V vs. 1972 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2007 Honda CR-V is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda CR-V (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda CR-V weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1972 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, 2007 Honda CR-V (218 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Spitfire. (83 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 2007 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda CR-V | 1972 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | CR-V | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2110 mm |
