1959 Triumph Herald vs. 2010 Chevrolet HHR
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet HHR is newer by 51 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 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet HHR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (155 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet HHR should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet HHR weights approximately 651 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, 2010 Chevrolet HHR (203 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet HHR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Triumph Herald | 2010 Chevrolet HHR | |
| Make | Triumph | Chevrolet |
| Model | Herald | HHR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1147 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4475 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1603 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2629 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 61 L |
