1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, both 1976 BMW 3.3 and 1976 Triumph Toledo were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 BMW 3.3 (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 BMW 3.3 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 609 kg more than 1976 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, 1976 BMW 3.3 (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 3.3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 3.3 | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 3.3 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 63 L |