1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1976 Triumph Toledo is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lotus Seven (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 135 kg more than 1957 Lotus Seven.
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, 1957 Lotus Seven (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lotus Seven | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Seven | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 63 L |
