1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1971 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 955 kg more than 1971 Triumph Toledo.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 691 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1971 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | BMW | Triumph |
Model | 5.8 | Toledo |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 95 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2460 mm |