2008 BMW 540 vs. 1975 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 2008 BMW 540 is newer by 33 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 4,398 cc, 2008 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 540 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1975 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, 2008 BMW 540 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Toledo. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 540 | 1975 Triumph Toledo | |
| Make | BMW | Triumph |
| Model | 540 | Toledo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1294 cc |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1735 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
