2007 Nissan Titan vs. 1978 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1470 kg more than 1978 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph Spitfire. (101 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Nissan Titan | 1978 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | Nissan | Triumph |
Model | Titan | Spitfire |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5552 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2285 kg | 815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 33 L |