1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 6 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 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 696 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 391 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (84 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
| Model | Corvette | Herald |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 69.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2320 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 29 L |
