1959 Triumph Herald vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1984 Holden Commodore is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 618 kg more than 1959 Triumph Herald. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1959 Triumph Herald has manual transmission. 1959 Triumph Herald will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Triumph | Holden |
| Model | Herald | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 5040 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2680 mm |
