1971 Toyota Sprinter vs. 1970 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1971 Toyota Sprinter is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Sprinter (73 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Sprinter should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Toyota Sprinter.
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, both vehicles can yield 95 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Toyota Sprinter | 1970 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Sprinter | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2460 mm |
