2000 Smart ForTwo vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 2000 Smart ForTwo is newer by 25 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 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Triumph Toledo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Smart ForTwo (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Smart ForTwo should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Smart ForTwo.
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, 2000 Smart ForTwo (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Smart ForTwo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Smart ForTwo | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | Smart | Triumph |
| Model | ForTwo | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66.5 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 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 | 820 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1820 mm | 2460 mm |
