1971 Tatra T603 vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1975 Triumph Toledo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Tatra T603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Tatra T603 would be higher. At 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Tatra T603 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1975 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, 1971 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Tatra T603 | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Tatra | Triumph |
Model | T603 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 2472 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2460 mm |