1998 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1974 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Triumph Toledo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Triumph Toledo would be higher. At 5,680 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 299 kg more than 1974 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, 1998 Chevrolet Corvette (678 Nm) has 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm). This means 1998 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Chevrolet Corvette | 1974 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Corvette | Toledo |
Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5680 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 95 Nm |
Top Speed | 327 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 | 1187 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 63 L |