1995 Lotus Esprit vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit is newer by 20 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 454 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Lotus Esprit | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Esprit | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.3 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 265 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1339 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 63 L |
