1968 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (155 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 642 kg more than 1961 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, 1968 Chevrolet Camaro (320 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Camaro | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Chevrolet | Triumph |
Model | Camaro | Herald |
Year Released | 1968 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 155 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1402 kg | 760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 29 L |