2003 Honda Pilot vs. 1973 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 2003 Honda Pilot is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. At 3,474 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Pilot (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (56 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Pilot weights approximately 314 kg more than 1973 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, 2003 Honda Pilot (328 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (100 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Pilot | 1973 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Honda | Triumph |
| Model | Pilot | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3474 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2110 mm |
