1958 Toyota Corona vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1963 Triumph Herald is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,147 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Triumph Herald (50 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Triumph Herald should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 125 kg more than 1963 Triumph Herald.
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, 1963 Triumph Herald (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Triumph Herald will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Toyota Corona | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corona | Herald |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 995 cc | 1147 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 29 HP | 50 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 85 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 69.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 841 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |