2009 Land Rover LR2 vs. 1970 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2009 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover LR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (231 HP) has 164 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover LR2 should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover LR2 (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Spitfire. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover LR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Land Rover LR2 | 1970 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Land Rover | Triumph |
| Model | LR2 | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1970 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3192 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 317 Nm | 99 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2110 mm |
