1962 Cadillac 62 vs. 1968 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Triumph Herald is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,388 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Cadillac 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Cadillac 62 (197 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1968 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Cadillac 62 should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 1275 kg more than 1968 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, 1962 Cadillac 62 (582 Nm) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm). This means 1962 Cadillac 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Cadillac 62 | 1968 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Cadillac | Triumph |
| Model | 62 | Herald |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6388 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.4 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2055 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |
