1957 Porsche 356 vs. 1974 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1974 Triumph Toledo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Porsche 356 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Porsche 356 (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 33 kg more than 1957 Porsche 356.
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 Porsche 356 (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Porsche 356 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Porsche 356 | 1974 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Porsche | Triumph |
Model | 356 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1957 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 63 L |