1973 Triumph Spitfire vs. 1974 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1974 Triumph Toledo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Triumph Spitfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Triumph Spitfire would be higher. Both 1973 Triumph Spitfire and 1974 Triumph Toledo are equipped with a 1,296 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Spitfire (62 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Spitfire should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 108 kg more than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Triumph Toledo (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Triumph Spitfire. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1974 Triumph Toledo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Triumph Spitfire.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph Spitfire | 1974 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Spitfire | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 93 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.8 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 888 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2460 mm |
