1966 Toyota Corolla vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 1,146 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Triumph Herald is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Toyota Corolla (51 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Triumph Herald weights approximately 70 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1966 Toyota Corolla (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Toyota Corolla | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Herald |
Year Released | 1966 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1068 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 85 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |