1973 Triumph Stag vs. 1970 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1973 Triumph Stag is newer by 3 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 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Triumph Stag is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Triumph Stag (124 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Triumph Stag should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Triumph Stag weights approximately 315 kg more than 1970 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, 1973 Triumph Stag (192 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Triumph Stag will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Triumph Stag | 1970 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Stag | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2460 mm |
