1970 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1970 Triumph Herald
To start off, both 1970 Chrysler New Yorker 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker (272 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Chrysler New Yorker should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1240 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 New Yorker (520 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler New Yorker | 1970 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Chrysler | Triumph |
| Model | New Yorker | Herald |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2320 mm |
