1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1970 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1970 Triumph Toledo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (64 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 29 kg more than 1970 Triumph Toledo. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1970 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Triumph |
Model | Giulietta | Toledo |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1289 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 93 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 914 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 63 L |