1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1970 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1970 Triumph Toledo is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 300 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1970 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1970 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Abarth | Triumph |
| Model | 750 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 63 L |
