1974 Triumph Toledo vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 4,184 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (355 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Cerbera weights approximately 212 kg more than 1974 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, 2005 TVR Cerbera (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph Toledo | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Triumph | TVR |
| Model | Toledo | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4184 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 289 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 65 L |
