1969 Pontiac GTO vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1969 Pontiac GTO is newer by 8 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 6,549 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Pontiac GTO (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 660 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, 1969 Pontiac GTO (603 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1969 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Pontiac GTO | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
Model | GTO | Herald |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6549 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 603 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 53 L |