1971 Holden Torana vs. 1963 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Holden Torana is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Triumph Herald. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Triumph Herald would be higher. At 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Holden Torana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Torana (94 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1963 Triumph Herald. (50 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Torana should accelerate faster than 1963 Triumph Herald. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Torana weights approximately 109 kg more than 1963 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, 1971 Holden Torana (163 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Triumph Herald. (85 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Torana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Holden Torana | 1963 Triumph Herald | |
| Make | Holden | Triumph |
| Model | Torana | Herald |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 1147 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 50 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 841 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2330 mm |
