1971 Toyota Corolla vs. 1962 Triumph Herald
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 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 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Toyota Corolla (62 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1962 Triumph Herald. (38 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1962 Triumph Herald.
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 Toyota Corolla (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Triumph Herald. (83 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1971 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Triumph Herald.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Toyota Corolla | 1962 Triumph Herald | |
Make | Toyota | Triumph |
Model | Corolla | Herald |
Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1166 cc | 1146 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 83 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 29 L |