1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1959 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 9 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1959 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1959 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 1140 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, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Buick Riviera | 1959 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Buick | Triumph |
Model | Riviera | Herald |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7050 cc | 947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 305 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 645 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 29 L |