1970 Chrysler Centura vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler Centura and 1970 Triumph Herald were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,980 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Centura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler Centura (118 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler Centura should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Centura weights approximately 335 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Chrysler Centura (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler Centura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Centura | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
| Model | Centura | Herald |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1980 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2320 mm |
