1975 Triumph Toledo vs. 2008 Tata Safari
To start off, 2008 Tata Safari is newer by 33 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Tata Safari (69 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Tata Safari weights approximately 1035 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.
Because 2008 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1975 Triumph Toledo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Safari will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Tata Safari (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph Toledo | 2008 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Triumph | Tata |
| Model | Toledo | Safari |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
