1971 Triumph Toledo vs. 1974 Triumph Spitfire
To start off, 1974 Triumph Spitfire is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Triumph Spitfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 105 kg more than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph Toledo | 1974 Triumph Spitfire | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Toledo | Spitfire |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2110 mm |
