1957 Fiat 1200 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 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 57 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1970 Triumph Toledo.
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 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1200. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Fiat 1200 | 1970 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Fiat | Triumph |
Model | 1200 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1219 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 83 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 63 L |