1975 Triumph Toledo vs. 2012 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2012 Jaguar XK is newer by 37 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jaguar XK (550 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 493 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jaguar XK weights approximately 915 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, 2012 Jaguar XK (680 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 585 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Triumph Toledo | 2012 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | Triumph | Jaguar |
| Model | Toledo | XK |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 550 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 680 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4793 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 61 L |
