1960 Triumph Herald vs. 1990 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1990 Holden Commodore is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Holden Commodore (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1960 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1960 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Holden Commodore weights approximately 570 kg more than 1960 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, 1990 Holden Commodore (292 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Triumph Herald | 1990 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Triumph | Holden |
| Model | Herald | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 3790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 740 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3870 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2740 mm |
