1970 Pontiac Firebird vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 5,792 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 805 kg more than 1962 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, 1970 Pontiac Firebird (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 283 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Pontiac Firebird | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Pontiac | Triumph |
| Model | Firebird | Herald |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5792 cc | 1146 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2320 mm |
