2008 BMW 120 vs. 1964 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2008 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 120 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
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, 2008 BMW 120 (201 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Triumph Spitfire. (91 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 120 | 1964 Triumph Spitfire | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 120 | Spitfire |
Year Released | 2008 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 62 HP |
Torque | 201 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |