1974 Triumph Toledo vs. 2012 Lancia Thema
To start off, 2012 Lancia Thema is newer by 38 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Thema is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Thema (465 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Thema should accelerate faster than 1974 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Thema weights approximately 1092 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, 2012 Lancia Thema (630 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Thema will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Triumph Toledo | 2012 Lancia Thema | |
| Make | Triumph | Lancia |
| Model | Toledo | Thema |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 465 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 888 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1885 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 72 L |
