1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1976 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1976 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 237 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Caterham 21 | 1976 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Caterham | Triumph |
| Model | 21 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 96 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 63 L |
