1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 44 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (350 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 312 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 720 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (485 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2003 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2003 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | Triumph | Chevrolet |
| Model | Herald | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 485 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.3 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 53 L |
