1975 Triumph Toledo vs. 1947 Triumph Roadster
To start off, 1975 Triumph Toledo is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Triumph Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Triumph Roadster would be higher. At 1,776 cc (4 cylinders), 1947 Triumph Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Triumph Roadster (62 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Triumph Roadster should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Triumph Roadster weights approximately 265 kg more than 1975 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, 1947 Triumph Roadster (125 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1947 Triumph Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph Toledo | 1947 Triumph Roadster | |
| Make | Triumph | Triumph |
| Model | Toledo | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1947 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
