2001 Lotus Elise vs. 1971 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 30 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph Toledo weights approximately 170 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
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, 2001 Lotus Elise (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 1971 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Elise | Toledo |
Year Released | 2001 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 63 L |