1971 Fiat 500 vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1976 Triumph Toledo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Triumph Toledo (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 500. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Triumph Toledo should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 375 kg more than 1971 Fiat 500. 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, 1976 Triumph Toledo (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 500. (27 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1976 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 500 | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Fiat | Triumph |
| Model | 500 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 497 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 27 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.4 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 510 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 63 L |
