1988 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1970 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (195 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 653 kg more than 1970 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, 1988 Chevrolet Corvette (373 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Chevrolet Corvette | 1970 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Toledo |
Year Released | 1988 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1538 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |