1975 Triumph Toledo vs. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 933 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, 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1975 Triumph Toledo | 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Triumph | Aston Martin |
Model | Toledo | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1975 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 57 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 97 L |