1972 Triumph Toledo vs. 1969 Volvo 1800
To start off, 1972 Triumph Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Volvo 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Volvo 1800 would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Volvo 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Volvo 1800 (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Volvo 1800 should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Volvo 1800 weights approximately 245 kg more than 1972 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, 1969 Volvo 1800 (167 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Volvo 1800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Triumph Toledo | 1969 Volvo 1800 | |
| Make | Triumph | Volvo |
| Model | Toledo | 1800 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |
