1970 Toyota Corolla vs. 1961 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1970 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 1,407 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Toyota Corolla (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Triumph Herald. (35 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1961 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 110 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, 1970 Toyota Corolla (118 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Triumph Herald. (69 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Toyota Corolla | 1961 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Toyota | Triumph |
| Model | Corolla | Herald |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1407 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2320 mm |
